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A fruit formed from a single flower having several free carpels is

A fruit formed from a single flower having several free carpels is
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  • A A multiple fruit
  • B A dry dehiscent fruit
  • C A dry indehiscent fruit
  • D A simple fruit
  • E An aggregate fruit
Correct Answer: Option E
Explanation:
The correct answer is:

E. an aggregate fruit

An aggregate fruit is formed from a single flower with multiple free carpels (individual ovaries). Examples include strawberries, raspberries, and blackberries, where each carpel develops into a small fruit, but they are all grouped together to form the whole fruit.

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