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BotanyMorphology of Flowering PlantsThe FruitMedium2 minPYQ_2020
BotanyMediumsingle choice

Identify the correct features of mango and coconut fruits.
(i) In both fruit is a drupe.
(ii) Endocarp is edible in both.
(iii) Mesocarp in coconut is fibrous, and in mango it is fleshy.
(iv) In both, fruit develops from monocarpellary ovary.

Select the correct option from below:

NEET 2020 (Phase 2)

Options:

Answer:
A
Solution:

In mango, the mesocarp is fleshy and edible. Endocarp is stony and inedible.

In coconut, the endocarp is stony, which is inedible. The edible part is the endosperm.

In mango and coconut, the fruit is known as a drupe and it develops from monocarpellary superior ovaries and are one seeded. In coconut the mesocarp is fibrous.

Stream:NEETSubject:BotanyTopic:Morphology of Flowering PlantsSubtopic:The Fruit
⏱ 2mℹ️ Source: PYQ_2020

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