Question

Differentiate between pericarp and perisperm.

Answer 1

Answer:

pericarp -- fruit wall

perisperm -- persistent nucellus

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Answer 2

Answer:

Differentiation is given below

Explanation:

PERICARP:

• Pericarp is covering of fruit that develops from ovary wall.

• It is a part of fruit.

• It is dry or fleshy.

• It is protective covering and also help in dispersal and nutrition.

• It is found in all fruits.

PERISPERM:

• It is unused nucellus in the seed.

• It is a part of seed.

• It is usually dry.

• It is often non functional for seed.

• Perisperm is present in only a few seeds.