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Development of Embryo

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The development of monocot and dicot embryo is similar until the globular stage.

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Embryogenesis of monocot and dicot embryo from a zygote is similar until the globular stage.

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True or false?
The development of monocot and dicot embryo is similar until the globular stage.

Arrange the following stages of embryo development in dicots from earliest to latest.

Q. Read the following statements:
Which of the above statements are correct?
(i) Wheat, maize barley, castor and sunflower seeds are endospermic or albuminous
(ii) Most zygotes divide only after certain amount of endosperm is formed
(iii) Though the seed differ greatly, the early stages of embryo development is similar in both monocots and dicots
(iv) The zygote divides to form proembryo and subsequently globular, heart-shaped and mature embryo.
(v) Epicotyl and hypocotyl are absent in monocot seeds

Q. Which of the given statements are true?
(i) During the development of a dicot embryo, heart-shaped embryo is followed by globular embryo.
(ii) The part of embryonal axis above the level of cotyledons is epicotyl, while the part below the level of cotyledons is hypocotyl.
(iii) Monocot seeds possess a single cotyledon represented by scutellum.

Q. Answer in brief:
Describe the stages in embryo development in a dicot plant.

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