Edible part of banana is

Correct answer: C. Endocarp and less developed mesocarp

  • A. Epicarp
  • B. Mesocarp and less developed endocarp
  • C. Endocarp and less developed mesocarp
  • D. Epicarp and mesocarp

Explanation

(c ): Banana is a berry. It develops from monocarpellary or multi carpellary syncarpous ovary. Epicarp makes the rind of the fruit, the mesocarp is fleshy and the endocarp is thin and membranous. The edible portion of banana is endocarp and less developed mesocarp.

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