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Which of these is NOT a characteristic of a drupe like a coconut?

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## CORE INFORMATION
✓ **Answer**: D
## CONCEPT FRAMEWORK
	**Primary Concept**: Botany (Fruit Classification)
	**Related Topics**: Drupes, Fruits, Seeds
	**Prerequisites**: Basic understanding of plant biology and fruit structure.
## SOLUTION PATHWAY
**Given Information**:
	The question asks about characteristics that are *not* found in drupes, using coconut as an example.
**Method & Steps**:
	1. **Define Drupe:** A drupe is a type of fruit characterized by a fleshy outer part surrounding a single hard shell (the endocarp) that encloses a seed. Examples include peaches, plums, cherries, and coconuts.
	2. **Analyze Options:**
		A. Fleshy outer layer: Drupes *do* have a fleshy outer layer (exocarp and mesocarp).
		B. Hard inner shell: Drupes *do* have a hard inner shell (endocarp) surrounding the seed.
		C. Single seed: Drupes typically contain a *single* seed within the hard inner shell.
		D. Multiple seeds: Drupes do *not* have multiple seeds. This is the key difference and the correct answer.
	3. **Confirm Coconut as Drupe:** While a coconut's outer layers are less obviously 'fleshy' than a peach, the fibrous husk and the hard shell surrounding the single seed clearly classify it as a drupe.
	Result: Option D (Multiple seeds) is not a characteristic of a drupe.
## OPTION ANALYSIS
[A] :x: Fleshy outer layer is a characteristic of a drupe. The coconut has a fibrous husk which is the fleshy part.
[B] :x: Hard inner shell is a characteristic of a drupe, protecting the seed. Coconuts exemplify this.
[C] :x: Single seed is a defining characteristic of a drupe. Coconuts have one seed.
[D] ✓: Multiple seeds are NOT a characteristic of a drupe. Drupes have a single seed.
## LEARNING AIDS
	**Common Mistakes**:
		1. Confusing drupes with other fruit types: Understanding the single-seed and hard inner shell distinction is crucial.
		2. Not recognizing coconut as a drupe: The less obvious fleshy layer of the coconut can be misleading.
	**Quick Tips**:
		1. Think of a peach or cherry when visualizing a drupe.
		2. Remember 'drupe = single seed'.

NISHANTH · Answer

Fleshy outer layer

NISHANTH · Answer

Hard inner shell

NISHANTH · Answer

Single seed

NISHANTH · Answer

The correct Option is "Multiple seeds"

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