Question

Which of the following lists contains ONLY non-albuminous (exalbuminous) seeds?

Options

• Coconut, Rice, Wheat, Castor

• Wheat, Maize, Barley, Castor

• Pea, Bean, Groundnut, Sunflower

• Mustard, Sunflower, Maize, Rice

Answer 1

Pea, bean, groundnut, mustard, sunflower, and almond are non-albuminous (exalbuminous) seeds. In these seeds, the endosperm is completely absorbed during development and food is stored in the cotyledons.