Multiple choice

Nucellus in fertilized ovule is known as

  1. perisperm

  2. endothecium

  3. perithecium

  4. epistase

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Explanation

Perisperm is the persistent nucellar tissue that remains in the fertilized ovule. In some seeds like pepper, the nucellus remains as starchy nutritive tissue surrounding the embryo. Endothecium is a layer of anther wall, perithecium is a type of fungal fruiting body, and epistase is not a valid botanical term.