Multiple Choice
A pea pod is formed from __________. A pea inside the pod is formed from __________.
36. Plant Reproduction
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What is the correct definition of an aggregate fruit?
A
A fruit in which other floral parts in addition to ovaries contribute to what we call the fruit
B
A fruit that develops from a group of flowers tightly clustered together
C
A fruit derived from a single carpel or several fused carpels
D
A fruit that ripens about the same time that its seeds complete their development
E
A fruit that results from a single flower that has more than one carpel, each forming a small fruit
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Understand the concept of an aggregate fruit: An aggregate fruit is formed from a single flower that has multiple carpels. Each carpel develops into a small fruit, and these small fruits are clustered together to form the aggregate fruit.
Differentiate between aggregate fruits and other types of fruits: Unlike simple fruits, which develop from a single carpel, aggregate fruits develop from multiple carpels of one flower. This is different from multiple fruits, which form from a cluster of flowers.
Identify examples of aggregate fruits: Common examples include strawberries, raspberries, and blackberries. Each of these fruits is composed of multiple small fruits (called drupelets in raspberries and blackberries) that originate from a single flower.
Analyze the options given in the problem: The correct definition should describe a fruit that results from a single flower with multiple carpels, each forming a small fruit.
Select the correct answer: Based on the understanding of aggregate fruits, the correct definition is 'A fruit that results from a single flower that has more than one carpel, each forming a small fruit.'
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