Correct option is D
The correct answer is: (D) Plum
Explanation:
A pome is a type of fleshy fruit that develops from an inferior ovary and has a fleshy receptacle surrounding a papery or cartilaginous endocarp (seed-containing core).
Pomes are characteristic of the Rosaceae family, subfamily Maloideae (now called Amygdaloideae).
Among the given options:
Apple (Malus domestica), Pear (Pyrus communis), and Loquat (Eriobotrya japonica) are all pome fruits.
Plum (Prunus domestica), however, belongs to the Prunus genus and is a drupe (stone fruit), not a pome.
Information Booster:
Pome fruits: Develop from an inferior ovary, have a fleshy receptacle, and contain multiple seeds within a cartilaginous core. Examples: Apple, Pear, Loquat, Quince.
Drupe fruits: Develop from a superior ovary, have a hard endocarp (stone/pit), and usually contain a single seed. Examples: Plum, Peach, Cherry, Mango.
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