Question

Edible part in sorosis fruit is :

• A. Placenta
• B. Perianth
• C. Perianth $+$ sepals
• D. Perianth $+$ Placenta

Answer 1

The correct option is D Perianth $+$ Placenta

Fruit of pineapple is called as sorosis. Sorosis is a composite fruit that develops from a catkin, spike and spadix inflorescence as in found in mulberry, jackfruit and pineapple, the edible part of which are the perianth and peduncle.

So, the correct answer is "option D"