What are fruits?

Fruits are the sweet and fleshy part of a plant that develops from the ovary after flowering. They are the mature ovary, together with its contents. Fruits are the means by which angiosperms (flowering plants) disseminate their seeds.

Fruits can be classified into two main types: simple fruits and aggregate fruits. Simple fruits develop from a single ovary of a single flower, while aggregate fruits develop from several ovaries of a single flower.

Examples of simple fruits include:

- Apple: An apple is a pome, which is a fleshy fruit with a core containing seeds.

- Orange: An orange is a citrus fruit, which is a type of berry with a thick, leathery rind.

- Banana: A banana is a berry, which is a fleshy fruit with a single seed.

- Grape: A grape is a berry, which is a fleshy fruit with a single seed.

Examples of aggregate fruits include:

- Strawberry: A strawberry is an aggregate fruit, which is composed of many small, fleshy fruits called achenes.

- Raspberry: A raspberry is an aggregate fruit, which is composed of many small, fleshy fruits called drupelets.

- Blackberry: A blackberry is an aggregate fruit, which is composed of many small, fleshy fruits called drupelets.

Fruits are an important part of a healthy diet. They provide vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants. Fruits are also a good source of energy.