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प्रश्न
Why does endosperm development preceeds that of zygote ?
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उत्तर
The endosperm develops before the embryo because the cells of the endosperm provide nutrition to the developing embryo.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Angiosperms bearing unisexual flowers are said to be either monoecious or dioecious. Explain with the help of one example each.
Describe the development of endosperm after double fertilisation in an angiosperm.
Describe the development of an endosperm in a viable seed. Why does endosperm development precedes embryo development?
Why does endosperm development precede embryo development in angiosperm seeds?
In angiosperms, triple fusion is required for the formation of ______.
If an angiospermic male plant is diploid and female plant tetraploid, the ploidy level of endosperm will be ______.
Mark the odd one.
Which of the following statements are true related to Seed X and Y?
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| SEED X | SEED Y |
- Seed X is dicot and endospermic or albuminous.
- Seed X is dicot and non-endospermic or non-albuminous.
- Seed Y is a monocot and endospermic or albuminous.
- Seed Y is a monocot and non-endospermic or non-albuminous.
Choose the correct option with the respect to the nature of the seed.
Why does the zygote begin to divide only after the division of Primary endosperm cell (PEC)?
The number of chromosomes in the leaf cells of a male plant is 40 and in the stem cells of a female plant is 60. If they are artificially hybridised, what will be the number of chromosomes in the endosperm?


