alleryIn botany, which of these counts as a fruit?
ATomato
BPotato
CCarrot
DSpinach
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Tomato
1. Botanically, a fruit is the seed-bearing structure formed from the ovary.
2. Tomatoes are included in this group.
3. Potato is a stem, carrot a root and spinach a leaf.
_Source: Wikipedia, "Fruit" (rev 1379550587), section "Botanical vs. culinary"_
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