Question

Which is correct pair for edible part ?
(a) Tomato - Thalamus (b) Maize - Cotyledons
(c) Guava - Mesocarp (d) Date palm - Pericarp

Answer 1

Explanation:

the correct pair for edible part is maize-cotyledons

Answer 2

The correct answer is (B).

Explanation:

• Date palm's edible part is Pericarp.

• The outer, edible layer, is the pericarp, which is formed from the ovary and surrounding the seeds. The pericarp can be catgorised in three layers from outer to inner, the epicarp, mesocarp and endocarp.

• Mesocarp is an edible part of Tomato

• Endosperm is the edible part of Maize.

• Guava's edible part is Pericarp.