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In some seeds, remnants of nucellus are persistent. Such seeds are called
BiologySexual Reproduction in Flowering PlantsNEET
Options:
  • A Albuminous seed
  • B Ex-albuminous seed
  • C Perispermic seed
  • D Non-albuminous seed
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Perispermic seed
Occasionally, in some seeds such as black pepper and beet, remnants of nucellus are also persistent. This residual, persistent nucellus is the perisperm.

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