Sexual Reproduction In Flowering Plant Question 141
Question: Read the assertion and reason carefully:
Assertion : Endosperm is a nutritive tissue and it is triploid. Reason : Endosperm is formed by fusion of secondary nucleus to second male gamete. It is used by developing embryo. [AIIMS 1998]
Options:
A) If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion
B) If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion
C) If the assertion is true but the reason is false
D) If both the assertion and reason are false
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
In angiosperm, triploid endosperm is formed by fusion of secondary nucleus and second male gamete. This tissue is used by developing embryo.
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