Question

Fruit of brinjal is a
A. Berry
B. Hesperidium
C. Drupe
D. Pome

Answer 1

Hint: Brinjal is a plant which belongs to the genus Solanum and Solanaceae family. Brinjal is a spongy, absorbent, and purple color vegetable which is used in several cuisines.

Complete answer:
Brinjal is also called eggplant in countries such as the USA, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada. The scientific name of eggplant is Solanum melongena and it is grown worldwide for its edible fruit. As it belongs to the genus Solanum, it is related to potato and tomato. Like the potato, it should be eaten cooked and like tomato the seeds and skin of brinjal are edible. The seeds produced by eggplant are soft, small, and edible with other parts of the fruit. The fruit produced by brinjal or eggplant is a berry. Drupe is a type of indehiscent fruit in which the hardened endocarp is surrounded by an outer fleshy part. Some examples of drupe are mango, olive, apricot, and almond. Pome is a type of accessory fruit produced by flowering plants. It consists of fused carpels that are hardened which consists of seeds in it. An example of pome fruits is apples and pears.
So, option A is the correct option.
Additional information:
The nutrient content such as macronutrient and micronutrient is low in brinjal. The shape of brinjal is an egg-shaped or long tube or oval. It is commonly green or purple in color. The purple color of the brinjal is due to the presence of anthocyanin nasunin. The browning of eggplant after cooking is due to the oxidation of polyphenols. Chlorogenic acid is the most abundant polyphenol compound found in the brinjal. Some individuals are allergic to brinjal. Consumption of brinjal can cause itchy skin, rashes, mild headache, and stomach upset in some individuals.

Note: Although brinjal is used as vegetable in cooking for various cuisines but in botanical terms it is called berry. Eggplant is rich in histamine therefore it can cause reaction to people who are atopic. The term atopic refers to developing hypersensitivity reactions.