An example of a seed with endosperm, perisperm and caruncle is -

An example of a seed with endosperm, perisperm and caruncle is -
  1. Castor
  2. Cotton
  3. Coffee
  4. Lily

Solution

A seed with endosperm, perisperm, and caruncle is found in Castor. Here's how: Endosperm: The tissue inside the seed that provides nourishment to the developing embryo. Perisperm: A layer of nutritive tissue derived from the ovule, often present in seeds like Castor. Caruncle: A specialized outgrowth at the seed's hilum (seed scar) that aids in seed dispersal, common in Castor seeds.

Asked in: NEET 2009 (Mains)

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