Question

In coconut, which layer of fruit is fibrous?

• A. Epicarp
• B. Mesocarp
• C. Endocarp
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is B Mesocarp

In a coconut - The outermost layer, which is typically smooth with a greenish color, is called the exocarp. The next layer is the fibrous husk, or mesocarp, which ultimately surrounds the hard woody layer called the endocarp. The endocarp surrounds the seed.