NEET 2008 Biology question

Endosperm is consumed by developing embryo in the seed of

(1)Maize
(2)Coconut
(3)Castor
(4)PeaCorrect

Answer: (4)

Solution

In some seeds the endosperm is completely consumed by the developing embryo before the seed matures, so the mature seed is non-endospermic (exalbuminous), e.g. pea, bean,

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Question ID VK-090072