Post-UTME Biology 2019 Objective — Question 9
Question 9 of 20 from the Post-UTME Screening (Post-UTME) Biology 2019 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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Dispersal of fruits or seeds by water can only take place when the
- A. pericarp is extended to form wings
- B. mesocarp is fibrous and dry
- C. pericarp is succulent and brightly coloured
- D. endocarp is hard and impermeable to waterCorrect
Explanation
For water dispersal, the seed/fruit must float and resist water damage; a hard, water-impermeable endocarp (as in coconut) allows it to survive floating in water.
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