Define endosperm.

Point out the function of endosperm.

Ruminate endosperm is found in

Example for Ruminate endosperm …………… .

Mention the function of endosperm.

Assertion (A) : Ruminate endosperm has irregular surface. Reason (R ): the best example of this is Areca Catechu.

Draw and label the structure of nuclear endosperm and Helobial endosperm.

Coconut seed is an endospermous seed . In tender stage it has liquid endosperm . But when the embryo becomes completely matured there is only solid endosperm. (a) What is the function of endosperm? (b) Write the functional difference between liquid and solid endosperm .

Endosperm is the nutritive tissue of growing embryo . Inside a tender coconut two types of endosperms are seen. Name the type of endosperms and the structure that represent each type .