Question

Kiwi is a dry fruit.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is B False

Fruits:

1. After fertilization the zygote develops into the embryo, the ovule grows into a seed and the ovary forms a fruit.
2. Fruits are composed of 2 portions- Pericarp and seed.

Types of fruits:

1. Dry fruits- Fruit whose pericarp is not distinguished into three layers. Examples- Cashew, Walnut
2. Fleshy fruits- Fruit whose pericarp is distinguished into three layers epicarp, mesocarp, and endocarp. Examples- Kiwi, Apple

Final answer: The given statement is false.