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The residual persistent part which forms the perisperm in the seeds of beet is :
BiologySexual Reproduction in Flowering PlantsNEETNEET 2022 (Phase 2)
Options:
  • A Calyx
  • B Endosperm
  • C Nucellus
  • D Integument
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Nucellus
Persistent nucellus in beet and pepper in called Perisperm. Nucellus is diploid sporogenous tissue which is generally degraded, but present in above mentioned seeds.

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