Q. The endosperm is used by cotyledon, the cotyledon is
A) Single
B) Albuminous
C) Endospermic
D) Non-endospermic
Explanation
In non-endospermic seeds such as Pisum, Arachis, Cucurbita, etc, endosperm is used up by the growing embryo and is no longer seen in the mature seed. Such seeds are also called ex-albuminous seeds.
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