Q. Caryopsis is found in
A) Sunflower
B) Maize
C) Pea
D) Datura
Explanation
Caryopsis is an indehiscent dry simple fruit which develops from monocarpellary, unilocular and superior ovary. It is one-seeded fruit in which seed coat is fused with pericarp. Such fruit is also called grain, e.g., members of family-Poaceae.
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