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Mango and coconut are "drupe' type of fruits. In Mango, the edible part is fleshy mesocarp. What does the milk of tender coconut represent?

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Endosperm is the liquid (milk) potable part of tender coconut, which is rich in nutrients and is formed as a result of triple fusion.
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