The "endosperm" of a gymnosperm represent :–

Biology Biological Classification Kingdom - Plantae - Gymnosperm Single Correct MCQ

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Published on: August 14, 2026

Gametophytic tissue

Sporophytic tissue

Tissue formed by double fertilization

Polyploid tissue

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In gymnosperms, the so-called endosperm is actually the haploid female gametophyte tissue formed before fertilization. It serves as nutritive tissue for the developing embryo.Unlike angiosperms, it is not formed by double fertilization.

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