Name: Structure of a Monocot Seed
Uploaded: 2019-07-19
Duration: 5 min 54 s
Description: Monocots are characterised by a single cotyledon - as seen in maize, a single leaf inside the seed coat. The seeds are endospermic. Take a look at other feat...

Question

You have certainly observed different types of fruits. Name some of the familiar fruits which possess the following features.

Features	Examples
Any two fruits which are very juicy and very sweet when ripe
Any two fruits, which are very juicy and very sour even when ripe
Any two fruits, which are very juicy and astringent when ripe
Any two fruits, which are eaten as vegetables when unripe but cannot be eaten as fruits when they ripen
Any two fruits, which are eaten although they are not juicy
Any two fruits, which are eaten as vegetables when unripe but can be eaten as fruits when ripe
Any two fruits which are not juicy but edible

Accepted Answer

Fruits are the fleshy product of a tree or other plant that contains seed and can be eaten as food. These are developed from the ovary after fertilisation. A number of changes take place in the colour, taste, and physical appearance of fruits in their stages of growth and maturation. Examples of fruits with a combination of given features can be tabulated as follows:

Features Examples

Any two fruits which are very juicy and very sweet when ripe Watermelon, Mango

Any two fruits, which are very juicy and very sour even when ripe Lemon, Grapefruit

Any two fruits, which are very juicy and astringent when ripe Maru, Green apple

Any two fruits, which are eaten as vegetables when unripe but cannot be eaten as fruits when they ripen Cucumber, Eggplant

Any two fruits, which are eaten although they are not juicy Avocado, Banana

Any two fruits, which are eaten as vegetables when unripe but can be eaten as fruits when ripe Papaya, Mango

1. First part
2. Second part
3. Third part
4. Fourth part
5. Fifth part

Description of fruit	Name of fruit	Nature of fruit	More example
A pedicel, a single structure with one seed	Mango	This type of fruit is called simple fruit.
A pedicel with many parts above, parts are separable each part have a seed	Custard Apple	This type of fruit is called aggregate fruit.
A pedicel with many parts above, these parts are inseparable, each part contains a separate seed.	Jackfruit	This type of fruit is called compound fruit.

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