What is the typical ploidy level of the endosperm in most Dicotyledonous seeds?
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Correct answer: Triploid (3n)
As in all angiosperms, the endosperm in dicots is formed by the fusion of one male gamete with two polar nuclei, resulting in a triploid (3n) tissue. In many dicots, this tissue is consumed by the developing embryo before the seed matures.
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