Match List-I with List-II. List-I: A. Scutellum, B. Non-albuminous seed, C. Epiblast, D. Perisperm. List-II: (I) Persistent nucel…

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Question

Match List-I with List-II. List-I: A. Scutellum, B. Non-albuminous seed, C. Epiblast, D. Perisperm. List-II: (I) Persistent nucellus, (II) Cotyledon of Monocot seed, (III) Groundnut, (IV) Rudimentary cotyledon. Choose the option with all correct matches.

  1. A. A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I (Correct answer)
  2. B. A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
  3. C. A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
  4. D. A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I

Correct Answer

Option A — A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I.

Key Points

  • Scutellum = cotyledon of a monocot seed (II).
  • Non-albuminous seed example = groundnut (III).
  • Epiblast = rudimentary cotyledon in a monocot seed (IV).
  • Perisperm = the persistent nucellus (I).

Topics covered: NEET UG 2025 Botany Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants Seed Structure