Perisperm is found in which of the following plants.
A
Groundnut
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B
Castor
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C
Black pepper
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D
Guava
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Solution
The correct option is C Black pepper The ovule encloses cells called nucellus. Generally the nucellus degenerates after fertilisation.
But in some plants the nucellus persists in the seeds. The persistent nucellus is called perisperm.
For example - seeds of black pepper have perisperm.