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BOT 102 BOT 102 Review Objective Question

Question

Which of the following fruits is classified as a 'Pepo'?
Options
A Apple
B Orange
C Watermelon
Correct Answer
D Mango
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

A Pepo is a berry-like fruit with a hard, thick rind, typical of the cucurbit family, examples include watermelon, cucumber, and pumpkin. Apple is a pome, orange is a hesperidium, and mango is a drupe.

Hint

Pepo fruits are characteristic of the gourd family.

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