Perisperm is

(a) peripheral part of endosperm

(b) remnant of endosperm 

(c) disintegrated secondary nucleus

(d) persistent nucellus.

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Correct option (d) persistent nucellus

Explanation :

Perisperm is persisting nucellus in the seeds. Generally till maturity, whole of the nucellus is consumed in seeds but in some cases. a thin layer of nucellus is present in mature seeds, which is called perisperm. Seeds having perisperm are called perispermic seeds e.g., Mirabilis jalapa, Ex-(Nymphaea, Zingiber) etc.

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