Morphology of Flowering PlantsHard

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Juicy hair-like structures observed in the lemon fruit develop from

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A.mesocarp and endocarp
B.exocarp
C.mesocarp
D.endocarp

Solution

Lamon is a hesperidium type of fruit. Epicarp of this fruit contains many oil glands. Below epicarp is present a filbrous part which fuses with epicarp, this is known as mesocarp. While endocarp projects inwards and forms distinct chambers. Many unicellular juicy hairs are present on the innre side of endocarp which are edible parts of this fruit.

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