In a seed, food is generally stored in which part of seed?
A
Cotyledons or endosperm
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
B
Fruit
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
C
Micropyle and Testa
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
D
All
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
Open in App
Solution
The correct option is ACotyledons or endosperm
The stored food may be found in the following parts of a seed: endosperm, cotyledons, or in the perisperm. The stored food is used to support the embryo during seed germination. When the plant food is stored outside of the embryo in a large endosperm, the seed is called albuminous. When the embryo stores its own food reserve, usually within the cotyledons, the seed is called exalbuminous.
Hence, the correct answer is 'Cotyledons or Endosperm'