MHT CET Medical202622 April 2026Morning ShiftBiologySexual Reproduction in Flowering PlantsActual
Which one of the following plants shows helobial type endosperm?
Options
- ACoconut
- BBalsam
- CAsphodelus
- DAdoxa
Correct answer
C. Asphodelus
Step-by-step solution
Endosperm development is of three main types: nuclear, cellular, and helobial. Helobial endosperm is an intermediate type between nuclear and cellular endosperms. In this type, the first division of the primary endosperm nucleus is followed by the formation of a transverse wall, resulting in two unequal cells: a large micropylar cell and a small chalazal cell. Subsequent divisions in both cells are free nuclear. This type of endosperm is mostly found in monocotyledons, particularly in the order Helobiales. Asphodel