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Perisperm is:


A

Persistent nucellus

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B

Remnant of endosperm

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C

Disintegrated secondary nucleus

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D

The peripheral part of the endosperm

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Solution

The correct option is A

Persistent nucellus


The correct option is A:

Explanation of the correct answer:

  1. Perisperm is the persistent nucellus in seeds.
  2. It is also called residual nucellus.
  3. Black pepper and beet have perisperm.

Explanation of the incorrect options:

Option B:

Perisperm is the remnant of the nucellus, not the endosperm.

Option C:

Perisperm is not the disintegrated part of the secondary nucleus.

Option D:

The peripheral part of the endosperm is known as the aleurone layer.

Final answer: Perisperm is the persistent nucellus.


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