Question

The fleshy edible part of an apple is.

• A. Thalamus
• B. Nucellus
• C. Ovary
• D. Endosperm

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Thalamus

The correct option is A.

Explanations of the correct option:

Option A:

1. Thalamus is also known as the receptacle of the plant.
2. It is a thick part of the stem found at the bottom of the stalk of a flower.
3. It matures and develops into a fleshy fruit.

Explanations of the incorrect options:

Option B:

1. The central part of an embryo sac is the nucellus.
2. It has abundant food reserves for the growing embryo.
3. Hence, it is a nutritive tissue.

Option C:

1. The ovary is known as the female gametophyte.
2. The thick enlarged basal portion of the pistil is known as the ovary.
3. It is the female organ that develops into the fruit after fertilization.

Option D:

1. The endosperm is nutritive tissue that provides nourishment to the growing embryo.
2. It is present in seed-producing angiosperm plants.
3. This is an incorrect option.

Final answer: The fleshy edible part of an apple is the Thalamus.