Which part of a monocot seed is responsible for food storage?
In monocot seeds like maize, the endosperm stores food for the developing embryo.
Ref: NCERT Class 11 Biology chapter - Morphology of flowering plants
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Which type of seed has both cotyledons and stores food in endosperm?
In endospermic dicot seeds like castor, food is stored in the endosperm.
Ref: NCERT Class 11 Biology chapter - Morphology of flowering plants
Which structure in the seed is responsible for storing food?
The cotyledons in seeds store food and help nourish the developing embryo.
Ref: NCERT Class 11 Biology chapter - Morphology of flowering plants
Which of the following statements about seed structure is correct?
The seed coat provides protection to the embryo, preventing damage and desiccation.
Ref: NCERT Class 11 Biology chapter - Morphology of flowering plants
