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Type of fruit in citrus is

A. Balausta

B. Hespidium

C. Pepo

D. Pome

Answer: Option B

Solution (By Examveda Team)

The type of fruit in citrus is Hespidium.
Hesperidium is a modified berry resulting from a single ovary. Citrus fruits are classified as a hesperidium.
The fruit consists of 8 - 16 carpels that form the core of the fruit or segments that contain the seeds and juice. Citrus fruits are characterized by the presence of an outer rind or skin.

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