Question

In fleshy fruits, which layer of the pericarp may be hard or papery and occupies the innermost position?

Options

• Testa

• Epicarp

• Mesocarp

• Endocarp

Answer 1

The endocarp is the innermost layer of the pericarp in fleshy fruits. It may be hard or papery, surrounding the seed(s) directly. Examples include the hard stone of mango or the papery lining of tomato.