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A fruit without seed is not possible in case of

A

Grape

B

Pomegranate

C

Orange

D

Lemon

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Question**: The question asks which fruit cannot exist without seeds. This means we need to identify a fruit where the presence of seeds is essential for its structure or edibility. 2. **Analyzing the Options**: The options provided include various fruits. We need to consider the characteristics of each fruit, particularly focusing on whether they can exist without seeds. 3. **Examining Pomegranate**: - The pomegranate is a fruit that has a hard outer layer formed by the exocarp and partially by the mesocarp. - Inside, the fruit contains seeds that are covered by a papery endocarp. - The seeds of the pomegranate are fleshy and edible, and they are essential to the fruit's structure. 4. **Importance of Seeds in Pomegranate**: - If the seeds are removed from a pomegranate, the remaining parts of the fruit do not provide the same value or utility. The fruit relies on its seeds for its overall structure and edibility. - Therefore, a pomegranate cannot be considered a complete fruit without its seeds. 5. **Comparing with Other Fruits**: - In contrast, fruits like grapes, oranges, and lemons have edible parts that can exist without seeds. For instance, in grapes, the pericarp (the fleshy part) is what is eaten, and in oranges and lemons, the edible part is the endocarp. 6. **Conclusion**: Based on the analysis, the correct answer to the question is that a fruit without seeds is not possible in the case of **pomegranate**. **Final Answer**: Pomegranate ---
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