Question

Differentiate between endospermic and non-endospermic seeds.

Answer 1

	Endospermic seed	Non-endospermic seed
1.	In endospermic seeds, the endosperm is retained in the mature seed and serves as a food reserve for the developing embryo.	In non-endospermic seeds, the endosperm is completely consumed during seed development, so the mature seed lacks endosperm.
2.	The cotyledons are thin and membranous, as the food is stored in the endosperm.	The cotyledons are thick and fleshy, as they store food for the developing embryo.
3.	Food is stored in the endosperm.	Food is stored in the cotyledons.
4.	The endosperm nourishes the seedling during germination and early growth.	The cotyledons nourish the seedling during germination.