What is the ploidy level of the endosperm in gymnosperms?
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Correct answer: Haploid
In gymnosperms, the endosperm is the female gametophyte itself, which develops before fertilization. Thus, it is a haploid tissue, unlike the triploid endosperm found in angiosperms.
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