Biology, asked by stellaclericikpe, 10 months ago

Draw a well labelled diagram of a longitudinal section of an orange

Answers

Answered by mrindia59
7

Answer:

Your answer is below

Explanation:

Attachments:
Answered by mad210201
4

Longitudinal section of an orange

Explanation:

  • A section that is cut vertically downwards, along the long axis of a structure.
  • Longitudinal section can be defined as just contrast of cross-section.
  • The orange  is a citrus fruit which is spherical or oblong hesperidium and it can range from size from 2-1/2 to 4 inches (6 to 10cm) in diameter.
  • The outer layer is called that is the peel of the orange is called exocarp. It has flavedo and a thicker, fibrous inner layer called the albedo which is known as mesocarp.
  • The edible part of the fruit is called as the endocarp.
  • It comprises of a individual segments, segments walls, central fibrous core as well as an outer membrane.
  • Seeds are also present within the segments of the endocarp.
  • The well labelled diagram of longitudinal section of orange can be seen in the attached figure.
Attachments:
Similar questions