Question

The edible part of the guava is

• A. Thalamus and pericarp
• B. Entire fruit
• C. Endocarp
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Thalamus and pericarp

The correct option is A.

Explanation of the correct option:

1. Guava is a false fruit or berry as the edible part develops from the thalamus that is fused with the pericarp, and not the ovary.
2. The guava consists of the exocarp, the green skin of the fruit, a fleshy mesocarp, and endocarp, which are all edible.

Explanation of the incorrect options:

Option B:

The guava fruit contains hard seeds which may not be edible.

Option C:

1. The endocarp is a part of the pericarp.
2. It is fleshy and difficult to distinguish from the mesocarp, and therefore edible.

Final answer: The edible part of guava is the thalamus and pericarp.