Question
Biology Question on morphology of flowering plants
In which of the following fruit the edible part is the aril ?
A
Pomegranate
B
Orange
C
Litchi
D
Custard apple
Answer
Litchi
Explanation
Solution
Aril is the edible part in the fruit of litchi. The aril is an accessory seed covering often formed from an outgrowth at the bare of the ovule. Fleshy thalamus is the edible part of apple (Pyrus malus). Juicy testa is the edible part of pomegranate (Punica granatum). Endocarpic juicy hairs are edible part of orange (Citrus sp).