In which plant is the perisperm found?

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(C) The perisperm is the persistent nucellus in a seed. In most seeds, the nucellus is consumed during the development of the embryo. However, in some

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Black pepper

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(C) The perisperm is the persistent nucellus in a seed. In most seeds, the nucellus is consumed during the development of the embryo. However, in some plants like black pepper $(Piper \, nigrum)$ and beet, the nucellus remains as a thin, dry layer surrounding the endosperm. This residual, persistent nucellus is known as the perisperm.

Column-$I$	Column-$II$
$(a)$ Pea	$(1)$ Albuminous seed
$(b)$ Beet	$(2)$ Albuminous dicot seed
$(c)$ Castor	$(3)$ Perisperm
$(d)$ Barley	$(4)$ Non-albuminous seed

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Explain the structure and types of seeds.

Which of the following is not found in the structure of a monocot seed?

Match the following columns:
Column-$I$ Column-$II$
$(a)$ Pea $(1)$ Albuminous seed
$(b)$ Beet $(2)$ Albuminous dicot seed
$(c)$ Castor $(3)$ Perisperm
$(d)$ Barley $(4)$ Non-albuminous seed

In a dicot seed,which of the following is typically absent?

Perisperm is $:-$

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