Question
Differentiate between perisperm and endosperm giving one example of each.
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Answer
Perisperm is the remnant of nucellus persistent in the mature seeds of some plants e.g., black pepper, beet etc. The endosperm is a nutritive tissue (triploid) present in the albuminous seeds e.g., coconut, cereals, castor etc.
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