The morphological nature of the edible part of coconut is
A
Pericarp
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B
Perisperm
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C
Cotyledon
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D
Endosperm
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Solution
The correct option is D Endosperm Endosperm is the nutritive tissue for the development of the embryo in angiosperms which develops post-fertilization. In mature coconut, the liquid endosperm becomes milky and are enclosed by the kernel.