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Biology · SEXUAL REPRODUCTION IN FLOWERING PLANTS

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In certain seeds such as black pepper and beet, remnants of nucellus persist in the mature seed. This persistent, residual nucellus is termed as:

  1. A
    Pericarp
  2. B
    Perisperm
  3. C
    Endothecium
  4. D
    Scutellum
View Answer & Solution

Correct answer · Option B

Perisperm

Explanation

In some seeds such as black pepper and beet, remnants of nucellus are also persistent. This residual, persistent nucellus is called the perisperm.

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