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.