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Juicy hair-like structures observed in the lemon fruit develop from

1. mesocarp and endocarp
2. exocarp
3. mesocarp
4. endocarp

Correct answer: endocarp

Solution

In lemon and other citrus fruits, the juicy hair-like structures are specialized outgrowths of the endocarp. This inner layer develops into the juice sacs that fill the segments.

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