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What is the primary endosperm cell (PEC) responsible for?
What is the primary endosperm cell (PEC) responsible for?
- Maturing ovules into seeds
- Developing into an embryo
- Developing into the zygote
- Dividing repeatedly to form triploid endosperm tissue (correct)
What is the reason for endosperm development preceding embryo development?
What is the reason for endosperm development preceding embryo development?
- To provide nutrition to the developing embryo (correct)
- To aid in cell wall formation
- To form free nuclei
- To mature ovules into seeds
What is the coconut water familiar to many people made of?
What is the coconut water familiar to many people made of?
- Embryo
- Cellular endosperm
- Zygote
- Free-nuclear endosperm (correct)
Which term describes the stage when the PEN gives rise to free nuclei?
Which term describes the stage when the PEN gives rise to free nuclei?
What is the main function of cells in the endosperm tissue?
What is the main function of cells in the endosperm tissue?
What occurs after successive nuclear divisions in endosperm development?
What occurs after successive nuclear divisions in endosperm development?
What is the role of the zygote in post-fertilisation events?
What is the role of the zygote in post-fertilisation events?
What is the term used to describe the maturation of ovary into fruit?
What is the term used to describe the maturation of ovary into fruit?
What is the term for the process where endosperm tissue cells are filled with reserve food materials?
What is the term for the process where endosperm tissue cells are filled with reserve food materials?
What is the coconut water from tender coconut composed of?
What is the coconut water from tender coconut composed of?
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