Question

During embryogenesis in dicots, the zygote divides into a basal cell and a terminal cell. The basal cell divides repeatedly to produce a structure called suspensor. Carefully observe the image given below and describe the function of cell – A and cell – B of the suspensor.

Zygote

Answer 1

Cell – A: The haustorial cell absorbs and transfer nutrients from the endosperm to the proembryo.

Cell – B: Hypophysis forms radicle.