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Published on: August 14, 2026
Assertion : Endosperm is a nutritive tissue which is triploid.
Reason: Endosperm is formed by fusion of secondary nucleus to second male gamete. It is used by developing embryo.
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Male gamete 
secondary nucleus 
primary endosperm nucleus wlfich develops into endosperm (3n). Endosperm is a part of seed which acts as a food store for the developing plant embryo, usually containing starch with protein and other nutrients.
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