Final answer:
Currants are a type of berry, which is listed as an example of a fleshy fruit in the passage provided. Therefore, currants belong to the category of fleshy fruit. So, the correct option is C. fresh
Step-by-step explanation:
The question asks to which category of fruit does the currant belong, according to the passage provided.
The passage explains that mature fruit can be either fleshy or dry.
Examples of fleshy fruit are berries, peaches, apples, grapes, and tomatoes, while examples of dry fruit include rice, wheat, and nuts.
Since currants are a type of berry, they would fall under the category of fleshy fruit.
Therefore, the correct option is C fresh