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Maize grain is a fruit known as...

Maize grain is a fruit known as

A

a) cypsela

B

b) caryopsis

C

c) legume

D

d) achene.

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The correct Answer is:
B
Caryopsis is a small, indehiscent, one seeded fruit developing from a monocarpellary ovary in which the pericarp is fused with the seed coat. The seed completely fills the chamber, e.g., wheat, maize.
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