Question

Which one of the following is a false fruit?
1. Watermelon
2. Cherry
3. Apple
4. Lemon

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : Apple

The correct answer is Apple.

• Apple is formed from the thalamus and not from the ovary. So, it is known as false fruit.

• False fruit is the fruits which are not derived from the ovary rather they are derived from some other reproductive part of the flower.
  • In apple, a major part of the fruit is formed from the thalamus, not from the ovary. So, it is known as false fruit.
• Parts of the plant involved in fruit formation are floral parts such as thalamus, peduncle and perianth.
  • False fruit is also referred to as Pseudo-carp or accessory fruit.
  • They are formed without fertilization.
  • False fruit is Parthenocarpic in nature and therefore do not contain seeds.
  • True fruit develops from the ovary which is mature and ripe. False fruits arise from alternative floral elements except for the ovary.
  • True fruits have seeds inside them. False fruits do not have seed in them as they are parthenocarpic in nature.