Coconut fruit is a
Correct answer: D. Drupe
- A. Berry
- B. Nut
- C. Capsule
- D. Drupe
Explanation
A coconut fruit is a drupe.A drupe is a type of fruit that has a hard, stony endocarp (pit) surrounding the seed. The endocarp is surrounded by the fleshy mesocarp, which is often edible. The outermost layer of the fruit is the exocarp, which is typically thin and leathery.Other examples of drupes include peaches, plums, cherries, olives, and mangoes. Incorrect options: Berry: A berry is a type of fruit that has a soft, fleshy pericarp (fruit wall) and seeds that are embedded in the pulp. Nut: A nut is a type of fruit that has a hard, dry pericarp and a single seed that is not attached to the pericarp. Capsule: A capsule is a type of dry fruit that splits open along predetermined suture lines to release its seeds.
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