Q8 / 180 · JIPMER 2018 · Botany

Caryopsis is present in

Correct answer
A
wheat
B
groundnut
C
coconut
D
mango

Solution

Caryopsis is present in wheat. It is a type of simple dry fruit. It is also called as grain. In such fruits the ovary wall and seed coat fuse making it difficult to separate the two.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.

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