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The pericarp of the fruit develops from


A

Ovary wall

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B

Endosperm

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C

Tapetum

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D

Epidermis

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Solution

The correct option is A

Ovary wall


The correct option is A.
The explanation for the correct option:

  1. The pericarp of the fruit develops from ovary wall.
  2. Pericarp consists of three layers, namely epicarp, mesocarp, and endocarp.
  3. The pericarp is a fruit coat that surrounds the whole seed and has two portions inner pericarp and outer pericarp.

The explanation for the incorrect options:
Option B

Endosperms are found in angiosperms where it surrounds and nourishes the embryo.
Option C

Tapetum is an outer covering of anther.
Option D

The epidermis is an outer covering of skin.
Final answer: The pericarp of the fruit develops from the ovary wall.


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