Question

Assertion (A): Endosperm is haploid in Gymnosperms 
Reason (R): Female gametophytic tissue acts as endosperm in Gymnosperms

• (A) and (R) are correct. (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
• (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
• (A) is correct but (R) is not correct
• (A) is not correct but (R) is correct

Hint:

In Gymnosperms, the endosperm develops from the fusion of the male gamete with the female gametophyte, resulting in a triploid structure.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

In Gymnosperms, the endosperm is formed from the female gametophyte and is triploid (not haploid). The reason given is that the female gametophytic tissue acts as the endosperm, which is the correct explanation for why the assertion about endosperm in Gymnosperms is true.