Given figure represents a drupe of mango. Select the option that correctly identifies A, B, C and D.
A
A - Pericarp, B - Epicarp, C - Mesocarp, D - Endocarp
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B
A - Epicarp, B - Mesocarp, C - Endocarp, D - Seed
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C
A - Mesocarp, B - Endocarp, C - Endocarp, D - Seed
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D
A - Epicarp, B - Mesocarp, C - Seed, D - Endocarp
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Solution
The correct option is A A - Epicarp, B - Mesocarp, C - Endocarp, D - Seed A - Epicarp, the outer leathery covering, that changes color from green to yellow)
B - Mesocarp, the central fleshy portion, also called the pulp, which is edible
C - Endocarp, inner stony covering, that encloses the seed