What make a fruit fruit?

A fruit is a mature ovary of a flowering plant, containing the seeds. Here's a breakdown of what makes a fruit a fruit:

* Flowering plant: Fruits are developed from the ovary of a flowering plant, which is part of the flower.

* Ovary: The ovary is the part of the flower that contains the ovules, which develop into seeds after fertilization.

* Fertilization: After pollination, the ovules are fertilized and develop into seeds within the ovary.

* Development: The ovary then grows and develops into a fruit, protecting and dispersing the seeds.

Key characteristics of fruits:

* Seeds: Fruits always contain seeds.

* Ovary origin: They originate from the ovary of a flower.

* Variety of forms: Fruits come in a wide range of shapes, sizes, colors, and textures.

* Nutritional value: Fruits often provide essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.

Examples of fruits:

* Apples, oranges, bananas, strawberries, tomatoes, cucumbers, pumpkins, and more.

Note: Some things we call "vegetables" are botanically fruits, like tomatoes and cucumbers, as they develop from the ovary of a flower and contain seeds.

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