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Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)

11th Edition

ISBN:9780134580999

Author:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn

Publisher:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn

Chapter1: The Human Body: An Orientation

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1RQ: The correct sequence of levels forming the structural hierarchy is A. (a) organ, organ system,...

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Fill in the blank. The endosperm is
O Haploid
O Triploid
Diploid

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Angiosperm seeds include endosperm, a substance that protects and feeds the developing embryo (flowering plants). In some seeds (like pea and bean seeds), the endosperm is totally absorbed at maturity, and the fleshy, food-storing cotyledons feed the developing embryo.

By providing nutrition, shielding the embryo, and regulating embryo growth by functioning as a mechanical barrier throughout seed development and germination, the endosperm supports embryonic growth in a significant way.

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