Question

Cotyledons and testa are edible parts in

• A. Groundnut and pomegranate
• B. Cashew nut and litchi
• C. French bean and coconut
• D. Walnut and tamarind.

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Groundnut and pomegranate

The correct option is A.

Explanation for correct option:

1. Edible part of groundnut (Arachis hypogea) is the cotyledons of the seed.
2. Edible part of pomegranate is seed coat having testa as the outer layer.

Explanation for incorrect options:

Option B:

1. The edible part in cashew nut are cotyledons.
2. The edible part in litchi is aril which is the fleshy outgrowth from the fertilized ovule or seed.

Option C:

1. The edible part of French bean are the seeds and pods.
2. The edible part of coconut is the endosperm.

Option D:

1. The edible part in walnut is the cotyledon.
2. The tamarind's edible part is the mesocarp.

Final answer: Cotyledons and testa are edible parts in groundnut and pomegranate.