Q35 / 160 · JIPMER 2006 · Botany

Perisperm is :

  • A
    degenerate part of synergids
  • B
    peripheral part of endosperm
  • C
    degenerate part of secondary nucleus
  • Correct answer
    D
    remnant of nucellus

Solution

Perisperm is the remnant of nucellus. It is found in Piperaceae and Scitaminaceae. It is formed when the nucellus is not completely used up and is present in the form of a thin layer in the seed enclosing the embryo and the endosperm.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

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