Under a scanner, the fleshy receptacle seen in a fig, encloses a number of
A
Berries
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B
Mericarps
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C
Achenes
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D
Samaras
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Solution
The correct option is B Achenes The edible flesh of the fig plant is not the true fruit. It is an accessory fruit. It develops from the large, fleshy receptacle of one flower. The hard seed-like objects on the outer surface are individual achenes and are the true fruits of the fig. These achenes have a finely reticulated surface that is best seen using scanning electron micrography. Thus, the correct answer is option C.