Persistent nucellus in the seed is observed in

Persistent nucellus in the seed is observed in
  1. Castor and Beet
  2. Black pepper and Beet
  3. Black pepper and Maize
  4. All of these

Solution

Perisperm is the residues of nucellus are sometimes persistent in few seeds, such as in beet and black pepper. This type of nucellus is perisperm. This is a nutritive tissue that is present around the embryo of the seed.

Asked in: NEET 2019 (All India)

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