NTA Abhyas NEET2020BotanyMorphology of Flowering PlantsPractice
Which of the following parts are used for the development of fruit in mango and coconut?
Options
- APolycarpellary superior ovaries and is one seeded
- BPolycarpellary superior ovaries and are many seeded
- CMonocarpellary superior ovaries and are one seeded
- DMonocarpellary inferior ovaries and are many seeded
Correct answer
C. Monocarpellary superior ovaries and are one seeded
Step-by-step solution
Drupe fruits are also called stone fruits because comparatively hard seed is developed inside the fruit. This fruit is usually single seeded. In mango and coconut, this drupe fruit is formed by monocarpellary (single carpel), superior ovary (hypogynous flower) and are usually one seeded. Polycarpellary ovary is usually form compound fruit.