AMU Medical AMU Solved Paper-2014

  • question_answer
    Residual, persistent nucellus present in some seeds is known as

    A)  scutellum          

    B)  perisperm

    C)  tapetum           

    D)  coleoptile

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

                     The albuminous seeds retain a part of endosperm as it is not completely used up during embryo development, e. g., wheat, maize barley, etc., However, in some seeds such as black pepper and beet, remnants of nucellus are also persistent. This residual persistent nucellus is called perisperm.


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