Question

Which among the following is incorrect about seeds based on the presence of the endosperm?

• A. Endosperm is usually absorbed and digested by the developing embryo
• B. Seeds that lack endosperm at maturity are called non-endospermic seeds
• C. Seeds that contain endosperm are called endospermic seeds
• D. In endospermic seeds, embryo gets absorbed and digested even before the seed gets detached from the plant

Answer 1

Answer:

D. In endospermic seeds, embryo gets absorbed and digested even before the seed gets detached from the plant

Endosperm is usually absorbed and digested by the developing embryo. Seeds that lack endosperm at maturity are called non-endospermic seeds. Seeds that contain endosperm are called endospermic seeds. In non-endospermic seeds, embryo gets absorbed and digested even before the seed gets detached from the plant.