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Development of Endosperm

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The endosperm of an angiosperm is a

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Gametophytic tissue (x)

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Sporophytic tissue (2x)

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Tissue formed by double fertilization (3x)

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Polyploid tissue (6x)

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Solution

The correct option is C Tissue formed by double fertilization (3x)
Endosperm is a triploid (3x) structure found in many 'seeds of angiosperm'. It frequently stores food material which are broken down during germination.

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