Question

    The edible part of an apple is known as

    the?
    A Mesocarp Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Thalamus Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Aril Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Pericarp and Placenta Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    In an apple, the part that we eat is called the thalamus, which is the bulk of the fruit's flesh surrounding the core. This differs from many other fruits where the edible parts might include different floral or seed-bearing structures.

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