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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)


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.


Once fertilized the central cell becomes?

the endosperm


What is a food-rich tissue that nourishes the seedling as it grows called?

endosperm


What are the three parts of a seed and what is the purpose of each part?

Seed coat, micropyle, endosperm and embryo are major parts of a seed. The seed coat protects, micropyle allows water to move in, endosperm nourishes the embryo and on germination a new plant emerges from the embryo.


What do the result of the iodine test indicate about the composition of the endosperm?

The result of the iodine test indicates the presence of starch in the endosperm. When the endosperm is stained blue-black by iodine, it suggests a high starch content. Conversely, if there is little to no staining, it indicates a low starch content in the endosperm.


Is there is endosperm present in gymnosperm?

No, triploid endosperm is in angiosperms only. Gymnosperm means "Naked Seed."


What is the 3n nutritive tissue in the seed of angiosperms called?

the triploid The endosperm is a nutritive tissue which nourishes the developing embryo. The endosperm in angiosperm is triploid (3n) and it is a post - fertilization structure.


What are the uses of the endosperm portion of the wheat kernel?

White flour is made only with the endosperm portion of the wheat kernel. Farina is also made from the endosperm, but it is ground to produce a granular product.


What part of the grain that remains after being refined?

The part of the grain that remains after being refined is the endosperm.


What feeds the plant embryo?

The plant embryo is nourished by the endosperm, which is a tissue rich in nutrients that surrounds and supports the embryo during seed development. The endosperm provides essential carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids for the growing embryo until it can establish its own root system and begin photosynthesis.


What is endosperm haustorium?

The endosperm haustorium is a structure formed by the developing embryo in some plant species to absorb nutrients from the endosperm. It allows the embryo to obtain essential nutrients for its growth and development during seed germination. The endosperm haustorium eventually withers away as the embryo becomes self-sufficient.