Question

The type of fruit present in wood apple (Aegle marmelos) is
A. Amphisarca
B. Balausta
C. Fibrous berry
D. Hesperidium

Answer 1

Hint: The seed-bearing structure in flowering plants which is also known as angiosperms formed after flowering from the ovary, is called a fruit. A fruit results from the maturation of one or more flowers and all or part of the fruit from the gynoecium of the flower. Botanically classified as Limonia acidissima, wood apples are hard-shelled fruits belonging to the family of Rutaceae.

Complete answer:
Amphisarca is a berry with a pulpy mesocarp and endocarp and a woody epicarp. Amphisarca is a type of fruit that is multi-celled and multi-seeded indehiscent fruit that is pulpy inside and has a hard or woody rind. As seen in Wood Apple, the seed testa is mucilaginous. Balausta is a fruit composed of exocarp and partially mesocarp with an external hard layer, which also forms septa in the fruit. As a papery structure, the endocarp includes the seeds and the seeds have modified fleshy testa that can be eaten. One in which the endosperm forms fibrous edible parts is the fibrous berry. A berry type fruit known as hesperidium fruit involves the fusion of epicarp and mesocarp occurs and forms a leathery covering that can be removed and the fibrous septa are formed by the endosperm. Therefore, option A is the correct answer.

So, option A is the correct answer.

Note: The only species within the monotypic genus Limonia is Limonia acidissima. Wood-apple and elephant-apple are the common names of the species. Fruit juice with astringent properties and jams is made using the fruit. It is possible to use ripe fruit as a pickle (mashed with a green chill, sugar, and salt). Wood apples are an excellent source of beta-carotene, which in the body is converted into vitamin A to help improve the complexion of the skin and protect humans from loss of vision.