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Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants — BIOLOGY STD 12 Science — Question

Rajasthan BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 ScienceBIOLOGYSexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants2 Marks
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Explain the significance of endosperm.
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Answer

Endosperm is a triploid (3n) tissue formed from primary endosperm nucleus as a result of triple fusion. As it contains chromosomes of both parents it represents hybrid vigour.
Endosperm is a nutritive tissue providing nutrition to developing embryo.

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