Question

Identify the labelled parts in the given figure.

• A. (i)-Epicarp, (ii)-Seed, (iii)-Endocarp, (iv)-Mesocarp
• B. (i)-Thalamus, (ii)-Fruit, (iii)-Pericarp, (iv)-Endocarp
• C. (i)-Thalamus, (ii)-Mesocarp, (iii)-Endocarp, (iv)-Seed
• D. (i)-Epicarp, (ii)-Endocarp, (iii)-Seed, (iv)-Mesocarp

Answer 1

The correct option is C

(i)-Thalamus, (ii)-Mesocarp, (iii)-Endocarp, (iv)-Seed

Apple is a false fruit where the entire fruit develops from the thalamus. The fruit wall is differentiated into outer epicarp, middle mesocarp and inner endocarp. Inner to the endocarp is the ovary which houses the seeds.