Question: What type of fruit is a tomato?
Options:
Multi-seeded berry
Drupe
Pomme
Pepo
✅ EXPLANATION:: A tomato is a multi-seeded berry. Berries are fleshy fruits that develop from a single ovary of a flower. They typically have a soft, fleshy pericarp (outer wall) and multiple seeds. Tomatoes meet all of the criteria for a berry: develop from a single ovary have a fleshy pericarp contain multiple seeds
🔹 Drupe: A drupe is a fruit that has a single pit (stone) containing the seed. Examples of drupes include cherries, peaches, and mangoes.
🔹 Pome: A pome is a fruit that has a core containing seeds, surrounded by fleshy tissue. Examples of pomes include apples, pears, and quinces.
🔹 Pepo: A pepo is a fruit that has a tough rind and a fleshy interior containing seeds. Examples of pepos include pumpkins, cucumbers, and melons.
🔹 Drupe: A drupe is a fruit that has a single pit (stone) containing the seed. Examples of drupes include cherries, peaches, and mangoes.
🔹 Pome: A pome is a fruit that has a core containing seeds, surrounded by fleshy tissue. Examples of pomes include apples, pears, and quinces.
🔹 Pepo: A pepo is a fruit that has a tough rind and a fleshy interior containing seeds. Examples of pepos include pumpkins, cucumbers, and melons.