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Generally, the fruit is consist of (a)____ and (b)____

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To answer the question "Generally, the fruit consists of (a)____ and (b)____," we can break down the components of a fruit as follows: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Structure of a Fruit**: - A fruit is a mature ovary of a flower, and it typically has several parts. 2. **Identifying the Layers of a Fruit**: - A fruit generally consists of three layers: - **Exocarp**: The outermost layer. - **Mesocarp**: The middle layer. - **Endocarp**: The innermost layer that surrounds the seed. 3. **Identifying the Main Components**: - The pericarp is the collective term for the exocarp, mesocarp, and endocarp. It forms the edible part of the fruit. - In addition to the pericarp, fruits also contain seeds, which are essential for reproduction. 4. **Final Answer**: - Therefore, the two main components of a fruit are: - (a) **Pericarp** (the edible part of the fruit) - (b) **Seed** (the reproductive part) ### Complete Answer: Generally, the fruit consists of (a) **pericarp** and (b) **seed**.
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