HRT-8.4.2-Kinds of Fruits

Multiple Choice

BELLRINGER:

Which layers make up the pericarp of a mature fruit?

• Endocarp, Mesocarp, Exocarp

• Seed, Endocarp, Mesocarp

• Exocarp, Seed, Pericarp

• Mesocarp, Seed, Exocarp

Multiple Choice

What is the significance of fleshy fruits having a mesocarp that is at least partly fleshy at maturity?

• They provide nutrients to animals and humans.

• They help the plant reproduce faster.

• They protect the seeds from insects.

• They allow fruits to float on water.

Multiple Choice

Which type of fruit matures underground and is likely protected from herbivores?

• Peanut

• Apple

• Peach

• Grape

Open Ended

Compare and contrast the structure and examples of drupes and true berries.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following fruits are classified as accessory fruits?

• Apples

• Peaches

• Grapes

• Cucumbers

Multiple Choice

Dry fruits that split open at maturity to release seeds are called ___ fruits.

• dehiscent
• indehiscent

• pods

• accessory

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a type of dry indehiscent fruit?

• Nut

• Samara

• Legume

• Achene