AIIMS 2017 Botany Development of Seed and Fruit Assertion Reason Question
Assertion: The presence of endosperm is essential for the development of embryo in angiosperms. Reason (R): It helps in the maturation of embryo after fertilisation.
Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion
Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion
Assertion is true but Reason is false
Both Assertion and Reason are false
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
The assertion is true because the endosperm provides essential nutrients to the developing embryo in angiosperms, facilitating its growth and maturation after fertilization. The reason is also true, as the endosperm's nutrient supply is crucial for the embryo's development, making it the correct explanation for the assertion. Option B is incorrect because the reason directly explains the assertion. Options C and D are incorrect as both the assertion and reason are valid statements in the context of angiosperm reproduction. Understanding the role of endosperm highlights its significance in seed development and plant propagation.
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