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Question
The diagram given below shows the three types of endosperms in angiosperms.
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| Type 1 | Type 2 | Type 3 |
- Identify the three types of endosperms shown above.
- Name the type of endosperm which commonly occurs in polypetalous dicots.
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Solution
- Type I: Nuclear endosperm.
Type II: Cellular endosperm.
Type III: Helobial endosperm. - Nuclear endosperm is the most prevalent kind of endosperm among polypetalous dicots, accounting for around 56% of plant families.
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