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The outer covering of a fruit is called _________.
The outer covering of a fruit is called _________.
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The correct option is C Epicarp
Pericarp is made up of three layers-
- Epicarp: The outer thin protective layer is called Epicarp.
- Mesocarp: It is sweet, fleshy and edible middle layer of a fruit.
- Endocarp: It is inner hard part of the fruit which usually contains seeds.
Thus, Option C is correct.
Pericarp is made up of three layers-
- Epicarp: The outer thin protective layer is called Epicarp.
- Mesocarp: It is sweet, fleshy and edible middle layer of a fruit.
- Endocarp: It is inner hard part of the fruit which usually contains seeds.
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