NEETBotanyMorphology of Flowering Plants
Pericarp Parts Descriptions A. Epicarp 1. Inner stony layer B. Mesocarp 2. Middle fleshy layer C. Endocarp 3. Outer layer of the fruit D. Pericarp 4. The collective term for all layers of the fruit wall
Options
- AA - 3, B - 2, C - 1, D - 4
- BA - 2, B - 3, C - 1, D - 4
- CA - 1, B - 3, C - 2, D - 4
- DA - 3, B - 1, C - 2, D - 4
Correct answer
A. A - 3, B - 2, C - 1, D - 4
Step-by-step solution
The epicarp is the outer layer, mesocarp is the middle fleshy layer, endocarp is the inner stony layer, and pericarp is the collective term for all layers.