Some seeds retain a part of endosperm as it is not completely used up during embryo development; while in some seeds, remnants of the nucellus are also persistent. Choose the option with examples of the respective types of seeds.

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Some seeds retain a part of endosperm as it is not completely used up during embryo development; while in some seeds, remnants of the nucellus are also persistent. Choose the option with examples of the respective types of seeds. (A) Black pepper, groundnut (B) Castor, black pepper (C) Pea, beet (D) Barley, groundnut

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Albuminous seeds retain a part of endosperm as it is not completely used up during embryo development (e.g., wheat, maize, barley, castor). Occasionally, in some seeds such as black pepper and beet, remnants of nucellus are also persistent. This residual, persistent nucellus is the perisperm.

Q. Some seeds retain a part of endosperm as it is not completely used up during embryo development; while in some seeds, remnants of the nucellus are also persistent. Choose the option with examples of the respective types of seeds.

Black pepper, groundnut

Castor, black pepper

Pea, beet

Barley, groundnut

Albuminous seeds retain a part of endosperm as it is not completely used up during embryo development (e.g., wheat, maize, barley, castor). Occasionally, in some seeds such as black pepper and beet, remnants of nucellus are also persistent. This residual, persistent nucellus is the perisperm.