The sweet, fleshy edible middle layer of the fruit is called _______.
A
epicarp
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B
pericarp
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C
endocarp
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D
mesocarp
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Solution
The correct option is D mesocarp The mesocarp is the mid-layer of pericarp, between the epicarp and the endocarp. The mesocarp is the nutritious, fleshy part eaten between the skin and the seed.