Tag: Embryo nutrition

In angiosperms, a complex and essential process of development provides nutrients for the growing embryo. Understanding which tissue contains abundant reserve food material is key to comprehending plant reproduction and seed formation. While both nucellus and endosperm are involved, they play distinct roles in nourishing the developing life inside a seed.

Comprising about 60% of an egg's total weight, the egg white, or albumen, is approximately 90% water and 10% protein. This clear, viscous liquid is a marvel of biological design, serving multiple critical functions that extend far beyond its perceived simplicity in a carton of eggs.