Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Topic

Biology

Question:

What is the edible part of a coconut ?

Options:

Mesocarp

Perisperm

Pericarp

Endosperm

Correct Answer:

Endosperm

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (4) – Endosperm

Coconut is known to possess two types of endosperm namely cellular and free nuclear type of endosperm.

Out of these, the cellular endosperm is represented by the white kernel which is the edible part of the coconut.

While the free nuclear endosperm is represented by coconut water.