Biology : PU-CET (U.G) 2016 Panjab University Entrance Exam With Answers

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45.

To Which Category Of Fruits, Maize Grain Can Be Assigned ?

A: Pyxidium

B: Caryopsis

C: Capsule

D: Sorosis

The answer is: B

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Explanation

Maize grain belongs to the category of fruits known as "caryopsis".Caryopsis fruits are dry, one-seeded fruits where the seed coat is fused with the fruit wall, forming a single entity. Other examples of caryopsis fruits include wheat, rice, and barley.