JCECE Medical JCECE Medical Solved Paper-2004

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    banana, which of the following part is edible?

    A)  Epicarp        

    B)  Mesocarp

    C)  Endocarp      

    D)  Both [b] and [c]

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

     Banana is a parthenocarpic berry (seedless berry) formed due to fusion of epicarp with thalamus to form skin (exocarp) which is not edible and both mesocarp and endocarp are edible. Parthenocarpic berries, comes under simple fleshy or succulent fruits in which pericarp and associated structures become fleshy besides, drupes and pome.


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