In some seeds the nucellus may be persistent. Such nucleus is called as

Endosperm

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Scutellum

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Plumule

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Perisperm

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Solution

The correct option is D Perisperm
In some seeds, the nutritive tissue or nucellus present outside the sac containing the embryo persists Such nucellus is called perisperm. It is seen in beet, black pepper and coffee. Thus the correct answer is option D.

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