Question
Biology Question on morphology of flowering plants
Juicy hair-like structures observed in the lemon fruit develop from:
A
Exocarp
B
Mesocarp
C
Endocarp
D
Mesocarp and endocarp
Answer
Endocarp
Explanation
Solution
The juicy hair-like structures in citrus fruits like lemon, commonly known as "pulp hairs," develop from the endocarp, which is the innermost layer of the pericarp and surrounds the seeds.
So, the correct option is (C): Endocarp