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Juicy hair-like structures observed in the lemon fruit develop from

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epicarp
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mesocarp
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endocarp
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mesocarp and endocarp
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Solution

The correct option is C endocarp
Lemon is an example of a berry where the mesocarp is in the form of white, fibrous part fused with epicarp. Membranous endocarp projects inwards forming distinct chambers. Many unicellular juicy hairs are present on the inner side of endocarp.

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