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Name the type of fruit apple is categorised under and why ? Mention two other examples which belong to the same category as apple.

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Type of Fruit**: The apple is categorized as a false fruit, also known as a "pseudocarp." 2. **Explain Why Apple is a False Fruit**: The fleshy or edible part of the apple develops not from the ovary (as in true fruits) but from the thalamus (the thickened part of the stem) of the flower. This means that the part we eat is not derived from the ovary alone, which is a characteristic of false fruits. 3. **Provide Examples of Other False Fruits**: Two other examples of false fruits are: - Pear ...
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