Question

Select the statements that are true for the seed of angiosperm from the given options:
(i) Non-albuminous seeds have no residual endosperm.
(ii) Residual, persistent nucellus in wheat is known as perisperm.
(iii) Integuments of ovules harden as tough protective seed coat.
(iv) Metabolic activity of the embryo slows down in dormancy.
Choose the correct option:

• A. (i) and (ii)
• B. (ii) and (iii)
• C. (ii), (iv) and (v)
• D. (i), (iii) and (iv)

Hint:

Non-albuminous seeds lack endosperm; integuments become seed coat; embryo dormancy slows metabolism.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

(i) is correct — Non-albuminous seeds like pea lack residual endosperm.
(ii) is incorrect — Persistent nucellus is termed perisperm, but wheat is typically albuminous and doesn’t have perisperm.
(iii) is correct — Integuments become seed coat post-fertilization.
(iv) is correct — Dormancy involves reduced metabolic activity in the embryo.