- A A hard protective coat around the seed
- B Nourishment for the developing embryo
- C Auxins and gibberellins that trigger germination
- D Storage of water absorbed during imbibition
Correct answer: B. Nourishment for the developing embryo
Explanation: Endosperm is nutritive tissue in angiosperm seeds. It stores starch, oils, and proteins to nourish the developing embryo during germination.
Concept context
Flower structure, pollination, double fertilization, and seed/fruit development — the highest-scoring Class 12 biology chapter in NEET.
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