Fruit

Question 1

Functions of Fruits

Answer 1

1) Protection of seed and embryo

2) Aids in dispersal

3) Factor in germination

Question 2

Factors that affect fruit size

Answer 2

1) No. of cells
2) No. of leaves
3) Intra-plant competition for photosynthate
4) Seed formation

Question 3

Name the 5 Fruit types

Answer 3

1) Simple
2) Compound
3) False/Accessory
4) Berry
5) Pome

Question 4

Which fruit type comes from a single carpel or ovary?

Answer 4

Simple

Question 5

nuts and beans fruit type

Answer 5

Simple

Question 6

Name the 2 types of Compound fruits

Answer 6

Aggregate
Multiple

Question 7

What fruit type isn’t derived from the ovary?

Answer 7

False/Accessory

Question 8

Where are False/Accessory fruits derived from?

Answer 8

receptacle & hypanthium

Question 9

Superior Ovary fruit type

Answer 9

Berry

Question 10

Inferior Ovary fruit type

Answer 10

Pome

Question 11

what fruit type splits open when ripe? (based on pericarp consistency)

Answer 11

Dehiscent

Question 12

what fruit type is closely fused with seed? (based on pericarp consistency)

Answer 12

Indehiscent

Question 13

Types of Dehiscent fruits

Answer 13

1) Follicle
2) Pod
3) Capsule
4) Silicle