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After double fertilisation, the zygote develops into the embryo while the:
APrimary endosperm cell (PEC) develops into the endosperm
BPEN forms the pericarp
CPEN degenerates
DPEN develops into the seed coat
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Primary endosperm cell (PEC) develops into the endosperm
**Zygote → embryo**; **PEC (with triploid PEN) → endosperm** (nutritive tissue for developing embryo). Endosperm development *precedes* embryo development to provide nutrition.
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