Question

Edible part of Litchi & Strawberry as :

• A. Seed coat and cotyledon respectively
• B. Aril and peduncle respectively.
• C. Testa and thalamus respectively
• D. Aril and thalamus respectively

Answer 1

The correct option is D Aril and thalamus respectively

The fleshy edible part of litchi is the fleshy aril which is a modification of the outer layer of the seed coat known as a testa.

In most plants, by the time the fruit develops from the ovary, other floral parts degenerate and fall off. However, in a few species such as apple, strawberry, cashew, etc., the thalamus also contributes to fruit formation. Such fruits are called false fruits.

So, the correct answer is "option C"