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Edible part of paddy is

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endosperm
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cotyledon
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fruit
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endosperm and embryo
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Solution

The correct option is D endosperm and embryo
The common edible part of paddy is endosperm and embryo. The fruit of paddy is called caryopsis or grain, which is indehiscent, small, dry, one seeded fruit developed from superior monocarpellary ovary. The pericarp is fused with the seed coat. The endosperm and embryo together are edible.

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