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What are parthenocarpic fruits? Give one example of natural parthenocarpic fruit.

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Definition of Parthenocarpic Fruits**: Parthenocarpic fruits are fruits that develop without fertilization. This means that the ovary of the flower develops into a fruit without the fusion of male and female gametes. 2. **True Fruits vs. False Fruits**: Most fruits develop from the ovary of the flower and are termed true fruits. However, some fruits may develop from other parts of the flower, such as the thalamus, and are called false fruits. Parthenocarpic fruits are a special category where the fruit forms without fertilization. ...
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