Question

Some plants produce a well developed aril. Point out the pair wherein both the members produce aril:
A. Coconut and Nutmeg
B. Inga dulcis and Cashew nut
C. Cashew nut and Coconut
D. Cashew nut and Nutmeg

Answer 1

Hint: A seed's aril, also known as an arillus, is a specialized outgrowth that partially or completely covers the seed. An arillode, sometimes known as a false aril, develops from a different place on the seed coat than an aril, which develops from the seed's attachment point to the ovary (from the funiculus or hilum). Any fleshy appendage of the angiosperm is commonly referred to as an "aril."

Complete answer:
Now, this is a completely fact based question. So, we will focus on whether or not the aril is present in the given plants.
Option: A - Coconut and Nutmeg produces arils. In nutmeg the aril is not true and is the fleshy mace of the seed.
Thus, this option is correct.
Option: B - Inga dulcis and Cashew nut do not produce arils. So, this is not the correct option.
Thus, this option is not correct.
Option: C - Coconuts produce arils but not Cashew nuts. So, this is also not the correct option.
Thus, this option is not correct.
Option: D - Nutmegs produces pseudoarils but not Cashew nuts. So, this is not the correct option.
Thus, this option is not correct.

Therefore, Option A. Coconut and Nutmeg is the correct answer.

Note:
Nutmeg, often known as the "Twin Spice", is prized for its taste and therapeutic qualities. Nutmeg produces two varieties of spice: Mace (aril), which is surrounded by a red shell, and Nutmeg, which is a firm, brown kernel wrapped in a thin brittle shell. Coconuts do not have very well-developed aril and the aril in coconut is also not edible.