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Hesperidium of orange is a modification of a/an

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Berry
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Drupe
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Pome
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D
Aggregate fruit
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Solution

The correct option is A Berry
In most fleshy fruits, the carpels are fused together and are not distinct as in dehiscent dry fruits. An exception is the hesperidium. The lemon (Citrus lemon) is a hesperidium, a berry with a leathery exocarp.
Thus, the correct answer is option A.

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