Endosperm in angiosperm (flowering plants) are ..............

Haploid

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Diploid

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Triploid

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Polyploid

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Solution

The correct option is C Triploid
In angiosperms, double fertilization occurs and as a result of that triple fusion takes place. This produces a triploid endosperm and a diploid zygote.

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The mature seeds of plants such as gram and peas possess no endosperm,because

(a) these plants are not angiosperms

(b) there is no double fertilisation in them

(d) endosperm gets used by the developing embryo during seed development

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