Question

The most nutritious part of a seed is the

A) Cotyledon
B) Embryo
C) Endosperm
D) Seed coat

Answer 1

C. Endosperm

It acts as a food source to the baby plant.

Answer 2

C) Endosperm is the correct answer

Step-by-step explanation:

• The endosperm is the nutritive tissue present in the seeds.

• The endosperm is produced by double fertilization.

• It surrounds the Embryo and provides nutrients.

• The endosperm contains starch, the embryo is surrounded by the starch, and it provides nutrients to the embryo.

• A large amount of starch is present in endosperm which is a good source of nutrition to humans and animals.

Thus the most nutritious part of a seed is the Endosperm.