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‘‘For a common man both mango and strawberry are fruits, but not for a biology student. Justify.

In layman terms both mango and strawberry are said to be fruits however mango is a true fruit as it develops from the ovary. Strawberry is however a false fruit as it is formed by the thalamus.


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