Question

Regarding the assertion and reason, select the right option.

Assertion (A): Endosperm development precedes embryo development.

Reason(R): Endosperm provides assured nutrition to the developing embryo.

• A. Both A and R are true and R explains A
• B. Both A and R are true and R does not explain A
• C. A is true and R is false
• D. Both A and R are false

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Both A and R are true and R explains A

A developing embryo requires constant supply of nutrition, this is the reason why most zygotes divide only after a certain amount of endosperm is formed.