Question
Biology Question on sexual reproduction in flowering plants
Residual, persistent nucellus present in some seeds is known as
A
scutellum
B
perisperm
C
tapetum
D
coleoptile
Answer
perisperm
Explanation
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.