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

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Exocarp
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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
Endocarp in citrus is divided into segments, containing juicy hair like vesicles filled with the juice of the fruit.The epicarp or Flavedo is the outer most covering also called the rind, it contains oil glands. The mesocarp is fused with the epicarp, and is fibrous in nature it also forms the central column of the fruit and is also the called the pith/albedo.
So, the correct answer is 'Endocarp.'

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