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Question
Endosperm is completely consumed by the developing embryo in which of the following?
Options
Maize and Castor
Castor and Groundnut
Maize and Pea
Pea and Groundnut
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Solution
Pea and Groundnut
Explanation:
In non-endospermic seeds, the cotyledons (seed leaves) preserve the food reserves, whereas the endosperm is entirely eaten during seed development. Peas and groundnuts are two examples. Castor and maize are endospermic seeds.
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