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In mango and coconut, the fruit is known as a drupe. They develop from the monocarpellary superior ovary and are one-seeded. Identify the edible part of these two fruits.

a
Mesocarp and endocarp, respectively.
b
Mesocarp in both.
c
Mesocarp and endosperm respectively.
d
Mesocarp and epicarp, respectively.

detailed solution

Correct option is C

The edible part of mango is the juicy mesocarp and the edible part of coconut is the endosperm.

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