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No, triploid endosperm is in angiosperms only. Gymnosperm means "Naked Seed."
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How do you tell a gymnosperm from an angiosperm?
angiosperm - flowering plant fruit endosperm (3n) triploid gymnosperm - 'naked seed' trees cones endosperm (n) haploid
What is the ploidy level of endosperm of gymnosperm?
Endosperm of gymnosperm is haploid(ploidy n), develop from megaspore (n) before fertilization. ploidy of endosperm in angiosperm is 3n(central cell fused with one male gamete i.e 2n+n).
What is endosperm haustorium?
endosperm haustoria is reported in many families for eg. Cucurbitaceae.it is a vermiform appendage present at the chalazal end of the endosperm. it may be free nuclear or cellular.
How many chromosomes are present in onion endosperm?
3n
What are gymnosperm eggs fertilized in?
The Gymnosperm eggs present in their ovules are fertilized by male gametes produced by pollen grains.
What kind of leaf does a gymnosperm have?
Both types are present in one or the other plant
Which tissues are present in the hard covering of the seed?
Its the surface Embryo & endosperm
What is the water conducting tissue generally present in gymnosperm?
tracheids
What is endosporic seed?
seeds whereby the endosperm is present in mature seed/ Edited answer: An endospermic seed has plenty of endosperm to nurish the seedling at the time of germination, as in case of wheat, barley and rice etc.
Where does the endosperm come from in a plant and what is its purpose?
the endosperm is in the gymnosperm 'naked seeds' and the angiosperm flowering plants. in gymno - haploid (n) gives nutrients to the embryo the only difference with the angiosperm is that its not haploid (n) but triploid (3n)
What feeds the plant embryo?
the endosperm in monocot plants and endosperm and cotyledons in dicot plants.
Name an example of a seed that has liquid endosperm?
An example of a seed that has liquid endosperm would be a coconut. While it does contain cellular endosperm, the coconut milk would be considered liquid endosperm.
