Biology Quiz on Fruits and Dispersal

What is the definition of fruits?

• The product of a ripened ovary

• The root of a plant

• The stem of a plant

• The leaf of a plant

Which part of the fruit is the outer layer?

• Seed

• Epicarp

• Endocarp

• Mesocarp

What type of fruit develops from a single ovary?

• Aggregate fruit

• Multiple fruit

• Simple fruit

• Compound fruit

Which of the following is a type of fleshy fruit?

• Pod

• Berry

• Nut

• Capsule

What is a true fruit?

• Fruit formed from ovary alone

• Fruit that is dehiscent

• Fruit formed from ovary and other parts

• Fruit that is dry

Which of the following is NOT a type of dispersal agent?

• Water

• Wind

• Animal

• Gravity

What is the term for fruits that split open to release seeds?

• Indehiscent

• Dehiscent

• Compound

• Fleshy

Which of the following is an example of a false fruit?

• Apple

• Peach

• Cherry

• Strawberry

What is the main purpose of fruit dispersal?

• To provide nutrients

• To spread seeds

• To absorb sunlight

• To attract pollinators

Which of the following fruits is dispersed by water?

• Banana

• Apple

• Peach

• Coconut