In botany, a false fruit (or pseudocarp) is a fruit derived from parts of the flower other than the ovary, such as the thalamus or receptacle. These are common in many angiosperms.
The thalamus is the fleshy, edible part in fruits like Apple, Pear, and Strawberry. In Annona (custard apple), the edible part is the fleshy thalamus/receptacle as well. Since both Apple and Annona are examples where the thalamus forms the edible portion, the category includes multiple items listed.
While Orange is a hesperidium (where the edible part is the succulent hair of the endocarp), the question asks for the edible part being the thalamus. Given the options provided in standard biology textbooks for this specific question, Annona and Apple both qualify, making the collective option the most appropriate choice in the context of the provided set.
Final Answer: D
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