True And False Fruits - SS3 Biology Lesson Note

True fruits and false fruits are terms used to differentiate between different types of fruits based on their origin and composition. Here's an explanation of true fruits and false fruits:

1.       True Fruits: True fruits are fruits that develop from the ovary of a flower after pollination and fertilization. The ovary wall (pericarp) undergoes changes and forms the fruit. Examples of true fruits include apples, oranges, berries, cherries, and grapes. True fruits can be further classified into different types based on their structure, such as fleshy fruits (e.g., berries, drupes) and dry fruits (e.g., nuts, capsules).

2.       False Fruits: False fruits, also known as accessory fruits or pseudocarps, are fruits that develop from structures other than the ovary. In these cases, it is not the ovary itself that forms the fruit, but other floral parts or structures surrounding the ovary contribute to the fruit's formation. The edible part of a false fruit is not derived from the ovary but from these accessory parts. Examples of false fruits include apples, pears, and strawberries.

·         Accessory Fruits: These are false fruits formed from other floral parts in addition to the ovary. For example, apples and pears are false fruits known as pomes, where the fleshy edible part develops from the enlarged receptacle (the base of the flower) along with the ovary.

·         Multiple Fruits: Multiple fruits are false fruits formed from a cluster of individual flowers in an inflorescence. The individual flowers contribute their ovaries, and the resulting fruit is a fusion of their matured ovaries. Examples of multiple fruits include pineapples and figs.

It's worth noting that the distinction between true fruits and false fruits is based on botanical classification rather than culinary usage. In everyday language and cooking, many false fruits are still referred to as fruits. However, understanding the botanical categorization can provide insight into the different structures and developmental processes involved in fruit formation.

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