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Reproduction in Lower and Higher Plants — BIOLOGY STD 12 Science — Question

Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 ScienceBIOLOGYReproduction in Lower and Higher Plants5 Marks
Question
Endosperm.
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Answer

  1. Endosperm is a nutritive tissue. It nourishes the developing embryo.
  2. The endosperm develops from the primary endosperm nucleus (PEN).
  3. The endosperm is a post fertilization tissue.
  4. There are two types of seeds depending upon the presence or absence of endosperm, viz., endospermic and non-endospermic.
  5. Castor, coconut, maize, etc. are endospermic seeds, while bean, pea, gram, etc. are non-endospermic seeds.

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