Edible part of mango is
Options
(a) epicarp
(b) endocarp
(c) mesocarp
(d) receptacle
Correct Answer:
mesocarp
Explanation:
In fleshy fruits, the pericarp is typically made up of three layers: the epicarp (called as exocarp), which is the outermost layer of the fruit; the mesocarp, which is the middle layer of the fruit; and the endocarp, which is the inner layer surrounding the seeds. so the answer is mesocarp for mango.
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Somehow people eat mangoes epicarp but for study related it should not considred