Question

Differentiate between true and false fruits.

Answer 1

	True fruit	False fruit
1.	A true fruit is formed only in the ovary of a flower after fertilization.	A false fruit is formed from the ovary along with other floral parts, such as the thalamus or receptacle.
2.	In a true fruit, the ovary wall (pericarp) develops into the fruit wall and encloses the seeds.	In a false fruit, additional floral parts like the thalamus become fleshy and contribute to the fruit formation.
3.	It is always formed after fertilization.	It may sometimes develop without fertilization, due to enlargement of accessory floral parts.
4.	The edible portion is derived only from the ovary.	The edible portion is derived from the ovary and additional floral parts.
5.	Examples: Mango, tomato, pea.	Examples: Apple, strawberry, cashew.