Fruit Classification and Apomixis
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What are the three classifications of fruits?

  • Fleshy, Dry, Aggregate
  • Simple, Aggregate, Multiple (correct)
  • Simple, Aggregate, Compound
  • Simple, Compound, Multiple

    • Which of the following is NOT a type of simple fruit?

  • Multiple (correct)
  • Dry
  • Fleshy
  • Aggregate

    • Fruits can be classified as ________, aggregate, or multiple.

    simple

    Fruits can be classified as simple, aggregate, or ______.

    <p>multiple</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Simple fruits can be ______ or dry.

    <p>fleshy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of fruit tears open along predetermined lines to expose the seeds?

    <p>Dehiscent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two types of fleshy fruits?

    <p>Berries and Drupes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Simple fruits can be ________ or dry.

    <p>fleshy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between dehiscent and indehiscent fruits?

    <p>Dehiscent fruits tear open along predetermined lines to expose the seeds, while indehiscent fruits do not dehisce and the ovary along with the enclosed seed disperses as one unit.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Fleshy fruits include berries, drupes, and ______.

    <p>pomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of fruit does not dehisce and disperses as one unit?

    <p>Indehiscent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Fleshy fruits include ________, drupes, and pomes.

    <p>berries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are aggregate fruits formed from?

    <p>A single flower with many unfused carpels.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of reproduction involves the development of an embryo from a diploid cell in the ovule?

    <p>Apomixis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Dry fruits can be ________ or indehiscent.

    <p>dehiscent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Dry fruits can be dehiscent or ______.

    <p>indehiscent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Dehiscent fruits tear open along predetermined lines to expose the ______.

    <p>seeds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Dehiscent fruits tear open along predetermined lines to expose the ________.

    <p>seeds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which plant reproduces asexually through apomixis?

    <p>Dandelion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do seeds get dispersed?

    <p>By both biotic and abiotic vectors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Indehiscent fruits do not dehisce and the ovary along with the enclosed seed disperses as ______ unit.

    <p>one</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Indehiscent fruits do not dehisce and the ovary along with the enclosed seed disperses as one ________.

    <p>unit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the benefit of apomixis in crop production?

    <p>Reduced expenses of sexual reproduction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is apomixis?

    <p>A type of reproduction that doesn't involve pollen or fertilization.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Aggregate fruits are formed from a single flower with many ______ carpels.

    <p>unfused</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a benefit of apomixis in crop production?

    <p>The ability to produce genetically identical offspring.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Aggregate fruits are formed from a single flower with many unfused ________.

    <p>carpels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of fruit is formed from a single flower with many unfused carpels?

    <p>Aggregate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name for the type of reproduction that is a natural form of cloning?

    <p>Apomixis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Apomixis is a type of reproduction that doesn't involve pollen or ________.

    <p>fertilization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Asexual reproduction is an effective way for plants to sidestep the expenses of ______ reproduction.

    <p>sexual</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which plant reproduces asexually through apomixis?

    <p>Dandelion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    • Fruits can be classified as simple, aggregate, or multiple.
    • Simple fruits can be fleshy or dry.
    • Fleshy fruits include berries, drupes, and pomes.
    • Dry fruits can be dehiscent or indehiscent.
    • Dehiscent fruits tear open along predetermined lines to expose the seeds.
    • Indehiscent fruits do not dehisce and the ovary along with the enclosed seed disperses as one unit.
    • Aggregate fruits are formed from a single flower with many unfused carpels.
    • Multiple fruits develop from an inflorescence.
    • Seeds can be dispersed by biotic and abiotic vectors.
    • Asexual reproduction is an effective way for plants to sidestep the expenses of sexual reproduction.- Apomixis is a type of reproduction that doesn't involve pollen or fertilization.
    • It results in the development of an embryo from a diploid cell in the ovule.
    • The dandelion plant reproduces asexually through apomixis.
    • The fruits that develop on a dandelion plant are of asexual origin.
    • Dandelions don't require pollination to reproduce.
    • Apomixis allows for the creation of genetically identical offspring.
    • Apomixis is a rare form of reproduction in most plants.
    • It's a natural form of cloning.
    • Apomixis is being studied for its potential use in agriculture.
    • The ability to produce genetically identical offspring can be beneficial in crop production.

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    Test your knowledge on the various types of fruits and their classification in this informative quiz. Learn about the differences between fleshy and dry fruits, dehiscent and indehiscent fruits, and aggregate and multiple fruits. Explore the fascinating world of plant reproduction and discover the rare form of asexual reproduction known as apomixis. Test your understanding of how apomixis can be beneficial in crop production and why it's being studied for its potential use in agriculture. Put your knowledge to the

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