Question Detail
Question
Which part of the fruit pericarp is typically hard and stony, forming a 'stone' or 'pit' around the seed, as in a mango?
Correct Answer
Option C is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
The endocarp is the innermost layer of the pericarp, in contact with the seed(s), and may be hard and stony (e.g., mango, forming the 'stone'). The epicarp is the outermost skin, and the mesocarp is the middle layer.
Hint
Think about the layers of a peach or mango fruit and which layer directly encloses the seed.