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What characterizes a simple fruit?
What characterizes a simple fruit?
Which of the following is an example of an aggregate fruit?
Which of the following is an example of an aggregate fruit?
Which fruit is NOT classified as an aggregate fruit?
Which fruit is NOT classified as an aggregate fruit?
What defines a multiple fruit?
What defines a multiple fruit?
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Which of the following types of fruits includes the majority of berries?
Which of the following types of fruits includes the majority of berries?
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A simple fruit is formed from 1 ovary of 1 ______.
A simple fruit is formed from 1 ovary of 1 ______.
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An example of an aggregate fruit is a ______.
An example of an aggregate fruit is a ______.
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A ______ fruit consists of many ovaries from more than one flower.
A ______ fruit consists of many ovaries from more than one flower.
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Most simple fruits are classified as ______.
Most simple fruits are classified as ______.
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A strawberry is ______ an aggregate fruit.
A strawberry is ______ an aggregate fruit.
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What is the main benefit of hybrids in agriculture?
What is the main benefit of hybrids in agriculture?
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Which of the following best describes the Green Revolution?
Which of the following best describes the Green Revolution?
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What was one consequence of the Green Revolution?
What was one consequence of the Green Revolution?
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What is a characteristic of organic farming?
What is a characteristic of organic farming?
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Which statement best reflects the relationship between agriculture and economic systems in developed countries?
Which statement best reflects the relationship between agriculture and economic systems in developed countries?
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What has been a notable environmental concern of intensive agriculture?
What has been a notable environmental concern of intensive agriculture?
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What percentage of the workforce are farmers globally?
What percentage of the workforce are farmers globally?
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Which statement is true regarding farms in developing countries?
Which statement is true regarding farms in developing countries?
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How long ago did agriculture begin, as stated in the content?
How long ago did agriculture begin, as stated in the content?
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What era marks the transition from hunter-gatherer societies to agricultural communities?
What era marks the transition from hunter-gatherer societies to agricultural communities?
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Which human species is known for the evidence of the use of fire and cooking?
Which human species is known for the evidence of the use of fire and cooking?
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Which scientific concept defines a species as a group that can interbreed and produce fertile offspring?
Which scientific concept defines a species as a group that can interbreed and produce fertile offspring?
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In agriculture, the sites where crop plants originated prior to domestication are referred to as what?
In agriculture, the sites where crop plants originated prior to domestication are referred to as what?
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Which early human species showed evidence of shaping tools and starch consumption?
Which early human species showed evidence of shaping tools and starch consumption?
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What type of farming is associated with smaller farms and a high percentage of the population living on farms in developing countries?
What type of farming is associated with smaller farms and a high percentage of the population living on farms in developing countries?
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What is the term for the natural release of seeds by plants when mature?
What is the term for the natural release of seeds by plants when mature?
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What is typically provided in livestock feed for efficient meat production?
What is typically provided in livestock feed for efficient meat production?
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How is the feed conversion ratio (FCR) defined?
How is the feed conversion ratio (FCR) defined?
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What are smallholders primarily engaged in if they are practicing subsistence farming?
What are smallholders primarily engaged in if they are practicing subsistence farming?
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What supportive technologies are involved in crop production?
What supportive technologies are involved in crop production?
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Which method helps manage weed control during crop production?
Which method helps manage weed control during crop production?
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Where are most of the smallholders involved in subsistence farming located?
Where are most of the smallholders involved in subsistence farming located?
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What is the benefit of surrounding seeds with food (endosperm)?
What is the benefit of surrounding seeds with food (endosperm)?
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What is a significant economic advantage for farmers concerning livestock feed?
What is a significant economic advantage for farmers concerning livestock feed?
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What is required from nature in crop production aside from human labor?
What is required from nature in crop production aside from human labor?
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What is the main purpose of controlled breeding in agriculture?
What is the main purpose of controlled breeding in agriculture?
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What was one of the criticisms of the Green Revolution?
What was one of the criticisms of the Green Revolution?
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Which statement accurately characterizes organic farming?
Which statement accurately characterizes organic farming?
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What was one significant impact of industrial agriculture on local economies?
What was one significant impact of industrial agriculture on local economies?
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How did the Green Revolution help developing countries during the 1940s–60s?
How did the Green Revolution help developing countries during the 1940s–60s?
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What is a notable environmental concern associated with intensive agriculture?
What is a notable environmental concern associated with intensive agriculture?
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What is a significant consequence of the transition from hunter-gatherer societies to agricultural communities?
What is a significant consequence of the transition from hunter-gatherer societies to agricultural communities?
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Which of the following best describes the typical farm sizes in developing countries?
Which of the following best describes the typical farm sizes in developing countries?
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What is meant by 'centres of origin' in agriculture?
What is meant by 'centres of origin' in agriculture?
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Which early human species is noted for displaying evidence of grain consumption through fossilized teeth?
Which early human species is noted for displaying evidence of grain consumption through fossilized teeth?
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How does the percentage of farmers in the US compare to that in developing countries?
How does the percentage of farmers in the US compare to that in developing countries?
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What factor primarily contributes to a farm's productivity in comparison to traditional practices?
What factor primarily contributes to a farm's productivity in comparison to traditional practices?
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Which of the following statements is true about the workforce in agriculture globally?
Which of the following statements is true about the workforce in agriculture globally?
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What essential technological advancement began approximately 10,000 years ago?
What essential technological advancement began approximately 10,000 years ago?
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Which characteristic is common to smallholder farms in developing countries?
Which characteristic is common to smallholder farms in developing countries?
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What is the purpose of the endosperm surrounding seeds?
What is the purpose of the endosperm surrounding seeds?
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Which term describes the natural process by which plants release seeds easily when mature?
Which term describes the natural process by which plants release seeds easily when mature?
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What is a primary challenge for farmers concerning seed dispersal?
What is a primary challenge for farmers concerning seed dispersal?
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What does the feed conversion ratio (FCR) indicate?
What does the feed conversion ratio (FCR) indicate?
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What is a characteristic of subsistence farming?
What is a characteristic of subsistence farming?
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Which of the following is a primary requirement from nature for successful crop production?
Which of the following is a primary requirement from nature for successful crop production?
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In the context of animal agriculture, why are grains favored as feed?
In the context of animal agriculture, why are grains favored as feed?
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What technology plays a crucial role in modern agricultural practices for water management?
What technology plays a crucial role in modern agricultural practices for water management?
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What is the relationship between meat consumption in China and soybean imports?
What is the relationship between meat consumption in China and soybean imports?
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What role does constant care play in agriculture?
What role does constant care play in agriculture?
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Agriculture began _____________ years ago.
Agriculture began _____________ years ago.
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Homo ___________ is known for having a significantly increased brain capacity and the oldest known stone tools.
Homo ___________ is known for having a significantly increased brain capacity and the oldest known stone tools.
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H. sapiens developed advanced tools, including a sickle made of deer __________.
H. sapiens developed advanced tools, including a sickle made of deer __________.
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The term 'centres of ___________' refers to locations where crop plants originated before domestication.
The term 'centres of ___________' refers to locations where crop plants originated before domestication.
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H. neanderthalensis is known for shaping tools and evidence of __________ consumption found on fossilized teeth.
H. neanderthalensis is known for shaping tools and evidence of __________ consumption found on fossilized teeth.
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Malthus is mostly associated with _____ and population growth.
Malthus is mostly associated with _____ and population growth.
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About 828 million people go to bed hungry every night, highlighting the issue of _____ worldwide.
About 828 million people go to bed hungry every night, highlighting the issue of _____ worldwide.
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The average number of _____ born to a woman in her childbearing years is decreasing with education.
The average number of _____ born to a woman in her childbearing years is decreasing with education.
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The optimal _____ for cultivation is essential for maximizing agricultural productivity.
The optimal _____ for cultivation is essential for maximizing agricultural productivity.
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Population is expected to _____ globally, which raises concerns about resource management.
Population is expected to _____ globally, which raises concerns about resource management.
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What is a significant factor contributing to the reduction of birth rates in populations?
What is a significant factor contributing to the reduction of birth rates in populations?
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What conclusion can be drawn about the relationship between wars and population dynamics?
What conclusion can be drawn about the relationship between wars and population dynamics?
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What is the primary implication of having 828 million people going to bed hungry every night?
What is the primary implication of having 828 million people going to bed hungry every night?
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How can environmental factors influence population growth according to historical perspectives?
How can environmental factors influence population growth according to historical perspectives?
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What role does education play in shaping family planning decisions?
What role does education play in shaping family planning decisions?
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What is a key characteristic of an aggregate fruit?
What is a key characteristic of an aggregate fruit?
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Which of the following fruits is classified as a simple fruit?
Which of the following fruits is classified as a simple fruit?
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Which fruit is considered a multiple fruit?
Which fruit is considered a multiple fruit?
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How can most simple fruits be classified?
How can most simple fruits be classified?
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What distinguishes fleshy fruits from dry fruits?
What distinguishes fleshy fruits from dry fruits?
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What role does the ovary play in the development of fruits?
What role does the ovary play in the development of fruits?
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Which type of fruit typically contains a single seed and is characterized as a 'stone' fruit?
Which type of fruit typically contains a single seed and is characterized as a 'stone' fruit?
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What distinguishes dry fruits from fleshy fruits?
What distinguishes dry fruits from fleshy fruits?
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Which of the following is an example of a dehiscent fruit?
Which of the following is an example of a dehiscent fruit?
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How can you determine the gender of a bell pepper?
How can you determine the gender of a bell pepper?
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Which fruit is characterized by many seeds and does not split open upon maturity?
Which fruit is characterized by many seeds and does not split open upon maturity?
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What are the remnants of stamens and styles found in an apple fruit typically referred to as?
What are the remnants of stamens and styles found in an apple fruit typically referred to as?
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What defines a fruit as a simple fruit according to the dichotomous key?
What defines a fruit as a simple fruit according to the dichotomous key?
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Which type of fruit has an easily peeled outer layer that is not leathery?
Which type of fruit has an easily peeled outer layer that is not leathery?
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What is the distinction between indehiscent and dehiscent fruits?
What is the distinction between indehiscent and dehiscent fruits?
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What occurs to the ovary after fertilization in a flower?
What occurs to the ovary after fertilization in a flower?
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Which type of dry fruit splits open at maturity?
Which type of dry fruit splits open at maturity?
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What is a characteristic feature of fleshy fruits?
What is a characteristic feature of fleshy fruits?
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Which type of fruit is exemplified by a cucumber?
Which type of fruit is exemplified by a cucumber?
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What defines a drupe fruit?
What defines a drupe fruit?
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Which option identifies the main parts of an apple flower?
Which option identifies the main parts of an apple flower?
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What characteristic distinguishes indehiscent fruits?
What characteristic distinguishes indehiscent fruits?
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What feature of bell peppers indicates their gender?
What feature of bell peppers indicates their gender?
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Which fruit classification includes fruits with more than one ovary or more than one flower?
Which fruit classification includes fruits with more than one ovary or more than one flower?
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What structural element of an apple fruit is primarily composed of residues from the flower?
What structural element of an apple fruit is primarily composed of residues from the flower?
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What part of the flower develops into the fruit after fertilization?
What part of the flower develops into the fruit after fertilization?
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What are dried-out pericarps characteristic of?
What are dried-out pericarps characteristic of?
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Which type of fruit is known for splitting open at maturity?
Which type of fruit is known for splitting open at maturity?
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Which fruit type is characterized by multiple ovaries from a single flower?
Which fruit type is characterized by multiple ovaries from a single flower?
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What distinguishes a drupe from other fruit types?
What distinguishes a drupe from other fruit types?
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Which of the following fruits is classified as a berry?
Which of the following fruits is classified as a berry?
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What is the primary characteristic of indehiscent fruits?
What is the primary characteristic of indehiscent fruits?
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Which of the following statements accurately describes a pome?
Which of the following statements accurately describes a pome?
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What determines the 'gender' of a bell pepper?
What determines the 'gender' of a bell pepper?
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Which type of fruit contains seeds that are arranged in a linear order within a pod?
Which type of fruit contains seeds that are arranged in a linear order within a pod?
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Each ovule within the ovary contains a fertilized _____.
Each ovule within the ovary contains a fertilized _____.
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The ovary becomes the _____.
The ovary becomes the _____.
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Female flower will develop into the fruit after _____.
Female flower will develop into the fruit after _____.
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Dry fruits include dehiscent fruits like silique and _____.
Dry fruits include dehiscent fruits like silique and _____.
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An example of a fleshy fruit is a _____.
An example of a fleshy fruit is a _____.
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A drupe is characterized by having a single large hard _____.
A drupe is characterized by having a single large hard _____.
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The structure that separates a fruit from the ovary wall is known as the _____.
The structure that separates a fruit from the ovary wall is known as the _____.
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Seeds that are not enlarged and hardened are found in a _____.
Seeds that are not enlarged and hardened are found in a _____.
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The inner layer of the ovary is referred to as the _____.
The inner layer of the ovary is referred to as the _____.
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The outer layer of a fruit that is easily peeled off is called the _____.
The outer layer of a fruit that is easily peeled off is called the _____.
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Study Notes
Fruits
- Fruits develop from the flower's ovary after fertilization.
- The ovary becomes the fruit.
- Fertilized ovules become the seeds.
- Petals and stamens fall away.
- Seeds are dispersed.
- Each seed contains a plant embryo.
- A seed will sprout and become a new plant.
Simple Fruit - Cucumber
- A female flower develops into the cucumber fruit.
- The prickly inferior ovary develops into the cucumber.
Simple Fruit - Sunflower
- Forms small, one-seeded simple fruits with dried-out pericarps.
- The three pericarp layers aren't distinguishable.
Types of Fruits
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Fleshy Fruits:
- Berry: A tomato is a berry.
- Drupe: A plum is a drupe.
- Hesperidium: An orange is a hesperidium.
- Pepo: A cucumber is a pepo.
- Pome: An apple is a pome.
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Dry Fruits: Types of dry fruits are:
- Dehiscent: Split open at maturity, Seeds usually numerous -Types include: Follicle, Legume, Silique, Capsule
- Indehiscent: Do not split open at maturity, Seeds usually one or fewer -Types include: Achene, Caryopsis, Nut, Samara
Food Fact - Bell Peppers
- Flip bell peppers over to see if it's male or female.
- Female bell peppers have 4 bumps.
- Male bell peppers have 3 bumps.
- Female ones are better for eating raw, while male ones are better for cooking.
Apple Fruit Structure
- Parts of the apple plant:
- Stigma
- Style
- Petal
- Sepal
- Ovule
- Stamen
- Ovary (in receptacle)
- Apple flower
- Remains of stamens and styles
- Sepals
- Seed
- Receptacle
- Apple fruit
Dichotomous Key for Common Fruits
- A guide to identify different fruit types using a series of choices.
Fleshy Fruits Categories
- The categories of fleshy fruit are simple, aggregate, and multiple.
Simple Fruit
- Formed from one ovary of one flower.
- Many types, most are berries
- Tomato is a berry.
- Parts: Ovary, Ovules, Peduncle, Sepal, Petals, Style, Stigma, Seeds, Fruit
Aggregate Fruit
- Formed from many ovaries on one flower.
- Examples: Blackberry, Raspberry
Strawberry
- Not an aggregate fruit.
- Enlarged receptacle.
Multiple Fruit
- Many ovaries of more than one flower.
- Example: Pineapple.
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Explore the fascinating world of fruits and their development from flowers. This quiz covers the various types of fruits, including fleshy and dry fruits, and the processes involved in their formation. Test your knowledge about fruits like cucumbers, sunflowers, and more.
