Question

Choose the correct option

An aggregate fruit is one which develops from-

• A. multicarpellary apocarpous gynoecium
• B. multicarpellary syncarpous gynoecium
• C. multicarpellary superior ovary
• D. complete inflorescence

Answer 1

The correct option is A

multicarpellary apocarpous gynoecium

The correct option is A.

Explanation of correct option:

1. Aggregate fruit usually develops from a singular flower that had multiple ovaries which were split.
2. Fusion of ovaries results in the formation of aggregate fruit.
3. Examples- strawberry, raspberry, etc.

Explanation of incorrect options:

Option B:

Multiple fused carpels are found in plants like hibiscus.

Option C:

Attachment of multiple ovaries above the receptacle is found in plants like drupes and true berries.

Option D:

The complete inflorescence is seen in complete fruits like pineapples, jackfruit, fig, etc.

Final answer: An aggregate fruit is one which develops from multicarpellary apocarpous gynoecium.