Which fruit is technically classified as a berry but is often mistaken for a vegetable?
Question and options
Which fruit is technically classified as a berry but is often mistaken for a vegetable?
- Strawberry
- Potato
- Tomato
- Carrot
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C - Tomato
Botanically the tomato is a berry (fleshy fruit from a single ovary with seeds) yet is commonly treated as a vegetable. The strawberry is not a true berry, and potato (a tuber) and carrot (a root) are not fruits at all.
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