Maize grain is a fruit known as

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Maize grain is a fruit known as (A) cypsela (B) caryopsis (C) legume (D) achene

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Caryopsis is a small, indehiscent, one seeded fruit developing from a monocarpellary ovary in which the pericarp is fused with the seed coat. The seed completely fills the chamber, e.g., wheat, maize.

Q. Maize grain is a fruit known as

cypsela

caryopsis

legume

achene

Caryopsis is a small, indehiscent, one seeded fruit developing from a monocarpellary ovary in which the pericarp is fused with the seed coat. The seed completely fills the chamber, e.g., wheat, maize.