Edible part of banana is -

The correct answer is Endocarp and mesocarp.

Key Points

• The edible part of a banana is composed of the endocarp and the mesocarp.
• The endocarp is the innermost layer of the fruit's pericarp, and it is usually the part that directly surrounds the seeds.
• The mesocarp is the middle layer of the pericarp, which is typically fleshy and makes up the bulk of the fruit.
• In bananas, these two layers are fused and form the soft, edible portion that we consume.
• Unlike many other fruits, bananas do not have a significant endocarp layer in the form of a pit or seed encasement, which is why the mesocarp is more prominent and is primarily what we eat.

 Additional Information

• Pericarp
  • The pericarp is the part of a fruit formed from the wall of the ripened ovary.
  • It is generally divided into three layers: the exocarp (outer layer), mesocarp (middle layer), and endocarp (inner layer).
• Epicarp
  • The epicarp, also known as the exocarp, is the outermost layer of the pericarp.
  • In bananas, this is the peel or skin, which is not typically eaten.