Question

What is the difference between dry and succulent fruit?

A) Dry fruits have a higher water content than succulent fruits.
B) Dry fruits contain more seeds than succulent fruits.
C) Succulent fruits are more fleshy and retain more water.
D) Dry fruits are always sweet, while succulent fruits can be sweet or sour.

Answer 1

If the ovary's outer wall is thin and dry surrounding the seed or seeds, it is a dry fruit. On the other hand, if the ovary's outer wall is succulent (full of water, sugar, pigments and other substances), the fruit is described as 'fleshy': a berry or a drupe .

Answer 2

Succulent fruits are fleshy and retain more water, while dry fruits have lower water content. Dry fruits can contain more seeds and can be sweet or sour.

Step-by-step explanation:

Succulent fruits are more fleshy and retain more water, while dry fruits have lower water content. Dry fruits often contain more seeds than succulent fruits. Additionally, dry fruits are not always sweet, while succulent fruits can be sweet or sour