In this the edible part is juicy placental hair

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The correct option is 2: Orange.

The edible part of an orange is indeed the juicy placental hair. These are specialized hair cells found within the carpels of the orange fruit, which are developed from the endocarp and mesocarp layers of the ovary wall. When you peel an orange and bite into its juicy segments, you are primarily consuming these fluid-filled vesicles, which are anatomically described as juicy placental hairs. This structure is responsible for the characteristic juiciness and flavor of the orange.

The incorrect option is 1: Apple.
In an apple, the fleshy edible part develops from the thalamus, which is the receptacle of the flower, not from the placental hairs. Apples are considered false fruits or pseudocarps because the main edible portion is not derived from the ovary.

The incorrect option is 3: Coconut.
The edible part of a coconut is the endosperm, which is a fleshy, oily tissue, and the coconut water, which is liquid endosperm. It does not consist of juicy placental hairs, as coconuts are drupes.

The incorrect option is 4: Fig.
The edible part of a fig is primarily the fleshy receptacle, which encloses the numerous small fruits (achenes) inside. Like the apple, the fig is also a false fruit, and its edible portion is not derived from juicy placental hairs.