Which of the Following Statements Applies to the Endosperm in Angiosperms

Question

Which of the following statements applies to the endosperm in angiosperms?
A) Its nutrients may be absorbed by the cotyledons in the seeds of eudicots.
B) It develops from a haploid cell.
C) Its nutrients are digested before embryo development.
D) It develops from the fertilized egg.
E) It is only fully developed in monocot seeds.

Accepted Answer

In eudicots, the endosperm is often absorbed by the cotyledons, which become the main source of nutrients for the developing embryo.

Answer: E
 Monocot seeds typically have a larger and more persistent endosperm compared to eudicots, which often rely on the cotyledons for nutrients.