Question

How many plants in the list given have composite fruits that develop from an inflorescence?

Walnut, Poppy, Radish, Fig, Pineapple, Apple, Tomato, Mulberry.

• A. Four
• B. Five
• C. Two
• D. Three.

Answer 1

The correct option is D Three.

Fig is a synconus whereas pineapple and mulberry are sorosis type of composite fruits. The inflorescence in fig, pineapple and mulberry are hypanthodium, intercalary spike and catkin type respectively.

Poppy is a porocidal capsule. It is a simple dehiscent fruit.

Raddish is a lomentum. It is a simple schizocarpic fruit.

Apple is a pome. It is a simple succulent fruit.

Tomato is a berry. It is a simple succulent fruit.

So, the correct answer is 'Three'.