Botany-Seed & Fruit Development

NEET Botany Seed & Fruit Development MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-numerical-Hard-Class 12

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?

A

12.5%

B

15%

C

25%

D

10%

Correct Answer

Option A

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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