Question

An example of a seed with endosperm, perisperm, and caruncle is?

• A. Cotton
• B. Castor
• C. Lily
• D. Coffee

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Castor

The correct option is B

Explanation of correct option

1. Castor seeds are dicotyledonous that consist of endosperm, perisperm, and caruncle in their seed.
2. They have endosperm, used for storage of reserve food. They also have perisperm, a nutritive tissue present externally to the embryo sac and derived from the nucellus.
3. The caruncle is present near the micropyle as a spongy outgrowth which absorbs water and aids in the germination.
4. Cotton, lily, and coffee seeds lack caruncle.

Final answer

An example of a seed with endosperm, perisperm, and caruncle is castor.