Q. Endosperm is consumed by developing embryo in the seed of
A) Maize
B) Coconut
C) Castor
D) Pea
Explanation
[Solution from source] Pea seeds are non-albuminous: the endosperm is fully used up by the developing embryo, and food ends up stored in the cotyledons. Maize, coconut and castor seeds keep endosperm in the mature seed (albuminous seeds). Answer (4).
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