Question

Xenia and metaxenia terms are related with

• A. Pollen culture
• B. Only endosperm
• C. Xylem and phloem
• D. Pollen and endosperm

Answer 1

The correct option is D Pollen and endosperm

Xenia and metaxenia, are related to pollen. Xenia means the direct effect of the pollen grains on the seeds and fruits, outside the embryo. Metaxenia is the effect of pollen grain on the testa and fruit wall. Example for xenia - maize and date palm is an example for metaxenia.

So, the correct answer is option D.