Question
Biology Question on Post-Fertilisation : Structures And Events
Which of the following plant yields oil and fibre both?
A
Cocos nucifera
B
Eucalyptus
C
Brassica campestris
D
Euphorbia hirta
Answer
Cocos nucifera
Explanation
Solution
Cocos nucifera (coconut) is both a fibre and oil yielding plant. The mesocarp (middle layer) of fruit is fibrous and are commercially used for making brooms etc. The endosperm of seed of coconut also yields an oil - coconut oil which is an edible oil.