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Persistent nucellus in the seed is observed in 
BiologySexual Reproduction in Flowering PlantsNEET
Options:
  • A Castor and Beet
  • B Black pepper and Beet
  • C Black pepper and Maize
  • D All of these
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Black pepper and Beet
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.

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