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

The endosperm in angiosperms is a nutritive tissue that provides nutrients for the developing embryo. In eudicots, the nutrients in the endosperm can be absorbed by the cotyledons, which then become the seed leaves that provide nutrients for the growing seedling. Therefore, statement A applies to the endosperm in angiosperms. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect as they do not describe the characteristics or functions of the endosperm accurately. Choice E is incorrect as the endosperm is present in both monocots and eudicots, although its development and function may differ between these two groups.