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Concept of Fruit

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In which of the following examples of fruits does the thalamus not contribute to the fruit formation?

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Apple

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Cashew

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Tomato

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Strawberry

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Solution

The correct option is C
Tomato

Tomato is an example of a true fruit, a berry. True fruits develop from the ovary after fertilization and are not contributed by thalamus or any other floral part.

Thalamus contributes to fruit formation in apple, cashew, and strawberry. They are examples of false fruits.

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