Question

In an angiospermic embryo, upper swollen suspensor cell towards the micropyle, functions as ______.

Options

• haustorium

• hypophysis

• epicotyl

• hypocotyl

Answer 1

In an angiospermic embryo, upper swollen suspensor cell towards the micropyle, functions as haustorium.

Explanation:

In the process of Embryogenesis (development of the embryo), the zygote divides to form a suspensor. The uppermost cell of this suspensor, located at the micropylar end, becomes swollen and is called the Haustorium.