Question

Consider the following statements regarding the dispersal fruits and seeds and select the incorrect answer.

• A. Fruits and seeds are dispersed with a sudden jerk by an explosive mechanism
• B. The fruits of tridax carry a persistant calyx modified into pappus
• C. The fruits of xanthium have sharp pointed stiff hooks
• D. The mesocarp of coconut is fibrous

Answer 1

The correct option is A Fruits and seeds are dispersed with a sudden jerk by an explosive mechanism

A. Fruits and seeds are dispersed by many mechanisms but not by an explosive mechanism. So, this is the wrong statement.

B. The calyx of the fruits of tridax is persistent and modified to a structure called Pappus. So, this is the correct statement.

C. Dispersal of Xanthium fruits occurs because of animals as their fruits have sharp pointed hooks, bracts, etc. So, this is the correct statement.

D. The mesocarp of coconut is fibrous. So, this is correct statement.

So, the correct option is A.