Origin of endosperm Lineal angiosperms possess seeds having smaller embryos and plentiful endosperm, and the ancestral growth of angiosperms shows a pattern towards faunal species having adult seeds with less or nil endosperm. In more&hellip
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What is the definition of endosperm?
The endosperm is that part of the seed embryo which provides nutrition to almost all the flowering plants. In seed bearing plants (Gymnosperms), endosperm is the main source of diet for the embryo. In seed&hellip
What happens to the endosperm after applying iodine solution?
The iodine solution is used for staining endosperm to identify distribution and presence of starch. The iodine solution used is known as Lugol’s solution. If the starch comes in contact with the Lugol’s solution, it&hellip
Functions of Endosperm
The role of endosperm in seed growth In family Poaceae, the endosperm continue to the mature seed stage as a depository cell, in which case the seed is known as “albuminous” or “endospermous”, and in&hellip
Where does the endosperm come from?
Origin of endosperm Lineal angiosperms possess seeds having smaller embryos and plentiful endosperm, and the ancestral growth of angiosperms shows a pattern towards faunal species having adult seeds with less or nil endosperm. In more&hellip
What is the definition of endosperm?
The endosperm is that part of the seed embryo which provides nutrition to almost all the flowering plants. In seed bearing plants (Gymnosperms), endosperm is the main source of diet for the embryo. In seed&hellip
Functions of Endosperm
The role of endosperm in seed growth In family Poaceae, the endosperm continue to the mature seed stage as a depository cell, in which case the seed is known as “albuminous” or “endospermous”, and in&hellip
What happens to the endosperm after applying iodine solution?
The iodine solution is used for staining endosperm to identify distribution and presence of starch. The iodine solution used is known as Lugol’s solution. If the starch comes in contact with the Lugol’s solution, it&hellip
Difference Between mRNA, tRNA and rRNA
What are mRNA, tRNA and rRNA? mRNA This is also called as a messenger Ribonucleic Acid. It was first discovered by Jacob, Brenner and Meselson in 1961 in California. The mRNA acts as a carrier&hellip
Difference between Cilia and Flagella
What are Cilia and Flagella? Cilia Cilia (singular is cilium) are slender, tiny and microscopic structures present in the eukaryotes. Cilia are primitive i.e. they exist from the beginning of the time. A single Cilium&hellip
Difference between Cocci and Bacilli
What are Cocci and Bacilli? Bacteria possess mostly three distinct shapes; Cocci (egg or ovoid shaped), bacillus (rod-shaped) and spiral-shaped bacteria. In the present article, two distinct shapes namely Cocci and Bacilli will be discussed.&hellip
Difference between Archaebacteria and Eubacteria
What are Archaebacteria and Eubacteria? Archaebacteria Archaebacteria, also termed as ‘archaea’ constitute a kingdom of microorganisms having a single cell. The word ‘archaea’ comes from an ancient Greek word ἀρχαῖα meaning ‘ancient things’. These are&hellip
Difference between Perisperm and Endosperm
What are Perisperm and Endosperm? Perisperm Perisperm is a botanical term used to describe a nutritive tissue which is a ruminant of the nucellus that remains persistent after the egg fertilization, surrounding the sac on&hellip
