A dry indehiscent, winged fruit formed from one carpel is known as a

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A dry indehiscent, winged fruit formed from one carpel is known as a

  • A) Schizocarp
  • B) Caryopsis
  • C) Samara
  • D) nut

Correct Answer: C) Samara

Explanation

In Biology, fruits are the mature ovary of a flowering plant. They usually contain seeds and help the plant in seed dispersal. One type of fruit is the dry indehiscent fruit, which does not split open to release its seeds. This question is asking about a specific type of dry indehiscent fruit formed from one carpel, which is called a samara. A samara is a winged fruit that helps in seed dispersal by wind. The other options listed are Schizocarp, Caryopsis, Nut, and Follicle. Schizocarp is a dry fruit that splits open into separate segments when mature. Caryopsis is a type of fruit where the seed coat is fused with the fruit wall, as seen in grains like wheat and corn. A nut is a hard-shelled fruit that does not split open to release its seeds. A follicle is a dry fruit that splits open along one side to release its seeds. So, the correct answer to this question is option C: Samara, a dry indehiscent, winged fruit formed from one carpel.



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