Question

Which seeds are non-endospermic examples?

Options

• Castor, Coconut, Gram, Groundnut

• Wheat, Pea, Bean, Maize

• Pea, Bean, Gram, Groundnut

• Wheat, Maize, Barley, Castor

Answer 1

Non-endospermic seeds include pea, bean, gram, and groundnut. In these seeds, the endosperm is completely consumed during development, and the nutrients are stored exclusively in the cotyledons. These are also called ex-albuminous seeds.