What Kind of Fruit is Formed from the Fusion of Individually

Question

What kind of fruit is formed from the fusion of individually pollinated flowers?  
A) Aggregate
B) Simple
C) Multiple
D) Fleshy
E) Dry

Accepted Answer

A multiple fruit is formed from the fusion of multiple individual flowers. Examples include pineapples and figs. An aggregate fruit is also formed from multiple flowers but each flower produces a separate fruit that comes together, such as a raspberry. Simple fruits develop from a single ovary and include apples and cherries. Fleshy fruits have a soft, juicy flesh when ripe, such as peaches and plums, while dry fruits have a hard, dry exterior, such as nuts and grains. Since the question specifically asks for a type of fruit formed from the fusion of individually pollinated flowers, the correct answer is C – multiple.