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The exocarp, mesocarp and endocarp of a fruit are together known as what?
AThe pericarp
BThe perianth
CThe periderm
DThe perisperm
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. The pericarp
1. Fruits generally have three parts, the exocarp on the outside, the mesocarp in the middle and the endocarp inside.
2. Together these three are known as the pericarp.
3. The mesocarp is usually the fleshy edible part, although in the almond the endocarp is what is eaten.
4. The perianth is the calyx and corolla of a flower, and the periderm is the outer covering of a woody stem, so both belong to other organs.
_Source: OpenStax Biology (1st ed., CC BY 4.0), Ch 32 "Plant Reproduction", section 32.2 Pollination and Fertilization_
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