Banana is

A

Cremocarp

B

Parthenocarpic berry

C

Drupe

D

Capsule

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Question**: The question asks what banana is classified as in botanical terms. 2. **Identifying Banana's Characteristics**: Bananas are known to develop from the ovary of a flower. This characteristic is crucial in determining its classification. 3. **Defining Parthenocarpy**: Parthenocarpy refers to the development of fruit without fertilization. Since bananas develop without fertilization, they are classified as parthenocarpic fruits. 4. **Reviewing the Options**: The options provided are: - Creamocarp - Parthenocarpic berry - Drupe - Capsule 5. **Analyzing Each Option**: - **Creamocarp**: This refers to dry dehiscent fruits, which is not applicable to bananas. - **Parthenocarpic berry**: This is the correct classification for bananas, as they are fleshy fruits that develop without fertilization. - **Drupe**: Drupes are fleshy fruits with a large seed in the center (like avocados), which does not apply to bananas. - **Capsule**: Capsules are dry fruits that open to release seeds, which is also not applicable to bananas. 6. **Conclusion**: The correct classification of banana is "Parthenocarpic berry". **Final Answer**: Banana is a Parthenocarpic berry. ---

**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Question**: The question asks what banana is classified as in botanical terms. 2. **Identifying Banana's Characteristics**: Bananas are known to develop from the ovary of a flower. This characteristic is crucial in determining its classification. 3. **Defining Parthenocarpy**: Parthenocarpy refers to the development of fruit without fertilization. Since bananas develop without fertilization, they are classified as parthenocarpic fruits. ...
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