Question

What happens to the suspensor at the mature horseshoe-shaped embryo stage?

Options

• The suspensor degenerates

• The suspensor becomes the future epidermis

• The suspensor forms the two cotyledons

• The suspensor forms the embryo proper

Answer 1

The suspensor performs a nutritive role during early embryo development. It degenerates when the embryo reaches the mature horseshoe-shaped stage.