The following questions refer to the diagram of an embryo sac of an angiosperm shown below.

-What is the function of the triploid endosperm?
A)to produce sperm for fertilization
B)to be the food-storing tissue of the seed
C)to absorb water for the developing seed
D)to divide meiotically to produce 3 haploid gametes
E)to produce the seed coat

Question

The following questions refer to the diagram of an embryo sac of an angiosperm shown below.
 
-What is the function of the triploid endosperm?
A)to produce sperm for fertilization 
B)to be the food-storing tissue of the seed 
C)to absorb water for the developing seed 
D)to divide meiotically to produce 3 haploid gametes 
E)to produce the seed coat

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The triploid endosperm is the food-storing tissue of the seed. It provides nutrients for the developing embryo as it grows into a seedling.

The Following Questions Refer to the Diagram of an Embryo