Why is tender coconut considered a healthy source of nutrition?

Question

(i) Why is tender coconut considered a healthy source of nutrition ?

(ii) How are pea seeds different from castor seeds with respect to endosperm ?

Answer 1

(i) It is rich in many nutrients like fats, proteins, carbohydrates, minerals, vitamins. Hence, tender coconut is considered a healthy source of nutrition.

(ii) In peas, the endosperm is used up and there is no endosperm present in the mature seed. In castor, the endosperm remains intact in the mature seed.