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Development of Endosperm

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Coconut oil is extracted from _________ part of the plant.

A

Seed

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Endosperm

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Fruit

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Stem

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Solution

The correct option is B Endosperm
In coconut, epicarp is hard and thin while mesocarp is thick and consist of hard fibres The endocarp is hard and seed is protected in it. The endosperm is edible in coconut which even helps in extraction of coconut oil.
So, the correct answer is 'Option B- Endosperm'.

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