Coir used commercially comes from which part of coconut?

Epicarp

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Mesocarp

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Seed coat

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Endocarp

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Solution

The correct option is B
Mesocarp

Coir or coconut fibre, is a natural fibre extracted from the husk of coconut and used in products such as floor mats, doormats, brushes and mattresses. Coir is the fibrous material found between the hard, internal shell and the outer coat of a coconut. This part is called mesocarp.

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