Seed Structure and Composition
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Which type of seed has an embryo accompanied by the endosperm?

  • Cardamom
  • Mustard (correct)
  • Both a and c
  • Ricinus

What accompanies the embryo in Cardamom seeds?

  • Only perisperm
  • Neither perisperm nor endosperm
  • Perisperm and endosperm (correct)
  • Only endosperm

Which type of seed has an embryo accompanied by perisperm and endosperm?

  • Mustard
  • Ricinus
  • Cardamom (correct)
  • All of the above

What is unique about the structure of Ricinus seeds?

<p>It has an embryo accompanied by perisperm and endosperm (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following seeds has an embryo accompanied by only the endosperm?

<p>Mustard (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the kernel?

<p>To store reserved food materials (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following tissues can form the kernel?

<p>Either Perisperm or Endosperm (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of reserved food material is commonly found in the kernel?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is another term for the outermost layer of the seed?

<p>Testa (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the aleurone grain?

<p>To provide fixed oil and protein (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main component of the endosperm?

<p>Starch, cellulose, and hemicellulose (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is formed from the nucellus?

<p>Perisperm (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the scar left on the seed by the removal of the funicle or stalk?

<p>Hilum (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the aleurone grain?

<p>Stores protein (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary endosperm nucleus developed from?

<p>Embryo sac (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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