NEET Botany Seed & Fruit Development MCQ Question
In the structure of a monocotyledonous seed, if the endosperm occupies 75% of the seed volume, and the remaining volume is distributed equally between the embryo and the aleurone layer, what percentage of the seed volume does the embryo occupy?
12.5%
15%
25%
10%
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
The endosperm occupies 75% of the seed volume. The remaining 25% is equally distributed between the embryo and the aleurone layer, so the embryo occupies 12.5% of the seed volume.
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