Question

After fertilisation, the development of endosperm and embryo takes place in ovule. A correct statement about such development in most cases is

• A. endosperm development occurs earlier than embryo
• B. development of embryo occurs earlier than the endosperm
• C. development o f endosperm and embryo occur simultaneously
• D. development of embryo occurs when endosperm development is completed

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Endosperm and embryo both develop in ovule but development of endosperm occurs earlier than endosperm so developing embryo can get nourishment from endosperm.