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The fleshy mesocarp of a plant is the source of palm oil, which is now in common use as an edible oil. This plant is known by the botanical name of
The fleshy mesocarp of a plant is the source of palm oil, which is now in common use as an edible oil. This plant is known by the botanical name of
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The correct option is B Elaeis guineensis
Elaeis guineensis is a species of palm commonly called as 'African oil palm' or macaw-fat. It is the principal source of 'palm oil'. It is native to west and southwest Africa, specifically the area between Angola and the Gambia. Palm oil is an edible vegetable oil derived from the mesocarp (reddish pulp) of the fruit of the oil palms. Thus, option B is correct.
Elaeis guineensis is a species of palm commonly called as 'African oil palm' or macaw-fat. It is the principal source of 'palm oil'. It is native to west and southwest Africa, specifically the area between Angola and the Gambia. Palm oil is an edible vegetable oil derived from the mesocarp (reddish pulp) of the fruit of the oil palms. Thus, option B is correct.
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