1.4 - Post-fertilisation: Structures and Events
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What is endosperm?
💡 Hint: Remember, it's crucial for embryo development.
What is a seed?
💡 Hint: Think of it as the next generation plant in waiting.
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What forms the primary endosperm cell after fertilisation?
💡 Hint: Think about what fuses during double fertilisation.
True or False: The endosperm always persists in the mature seed.
💡 Hint: Remember examples of seeds.
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Design an experiment to study the role of endosperm in seed development. Outline your approach.
💡 Hint: Consider measuring growth metrics such as height and leaf number.
Discuss how apomixis could alter plant breeding practices.
💡 Hint: Think about the long-term yield advantages.
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