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BOT 102 Practice Questions BOT 102 - 4 Objective Question

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A single-seeded fruit with the seed coat fused to the pericarp, characteristic of grasses (e.g., maize, rice) is called a _______ (grain).
Options
A achene
B samara
C nut
D caryopsis
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

A single-seeded fruit with the seed coat fused to the pericarp is called a caryopsis (grain).

Hint

Seed coat is fused to the pericarp.

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