Question

Differentiate between true fruit and false fruit.

Hint:

True fruit = ovary only. False fruit = ovary + other floral parts (e.g., apple from thalamus).

Answer 1

\[\begin{array}{|c|c|c|} \hline Feature & True Fruit & False Fruit \\ \hline \text{Origin} & \text{Develops only from the ovary after fertilization.} & \text{Develops from ovary along with other floral parts such as thalamus, receptacle, or sepals.} \\ \hline \hline \text{Example} & \text{Mango, Tomato, Banana.} & \text{Apple, Strawberry, Cashew.} \\ \hline \hline \text{Structure} & \text{Pericarp differentiates into epicarp, mesocarp, and endocarp.} & \text{Edible part often arises from thalamus or other accessory floral structures.} \\ \hline \end{array}\]Conclusion.
Thus, a true fruit arises solely from the ovary, while a false fruit includes additional floral parts.