Multiple choice

In litchi fruit, the edible part is :

  1. mesocarp

  2. cotyledons

  3. aril

  4. thalamus
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C Correct answer
Explanation

In litchi fruits, the edible fleshy portion is the aril, a specialized outgrowth that surrounds the seed. The aril develops from the funiculus or seed coat and contains the sweet, juicy pulp that makes litchi desirable to eat and aids in seed dispersal.

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