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Question
Explain the following term:
Albuminous seed
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Solution
Albuminous seed - In some dicotyledons and monocotyledons, the
food is stored mainly in the endosperm. Such seeds are called albuminous seeds. Example - Seeds of castor, cereals, and grasses.
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