An apple fruit is a :
Verified Answer
A. Drupe
B. Capsule
C. Berry
D. Pome
Explanation:
The correct option is (D) Pome. An apple is classified as a pome, a type of fleshy fruit where the edible part is primarily derived from the enlarged floral receptacle (hypanthium) that encloses the true fruit (the core containing the seeds). Option (A) Drupe is a fleshy fruit with a hard, stony pit (e.g., peach). Option (B) Capsule is a dry, dehiscent fruit that splits open to release seeds (e.g., poppy). Option (C) Berry is a fleshy fruit with multiple seeds, typically derived from a single ovary (e.g., grape), but lacks the prominent receptacle involvement seen in apples.