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  1. The endosperm of gymnosperm is
    1. triploid
    2. haploid
    3. diploid
    4. polyploid
Correct Option: B

In gymnosperms the female gametophyte forming archegonia provides nourishment to the developing embryo. It later gets transformed into food-laden endosperm inside the seed. Endosperm provides nourishment for growth of seed at the time of seed germination. Triploid endosperm occurs in angiosperms.



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