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Endosperm is consumed by developing embryo in the seed of

Endosperm is consumed by developing embryo in the seed of

Options

(a) coconut
(b) castor
(c) pea
(d) maize

Correct Answer:

pea

Explanation:

In pea, endosperm is consumed by developing embryo in the seed. The endosperm is completely absorbed by the growing embroyo and the food reserve gets stored in the cotyledons. Such seeds are called non endospermic or exalbuminous.

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