NEET2026BotanySexual Reproduction in Flowering PlantsActual
Which of the following plant produces non-albuminous seeds ?
Options
- APea
- BWheat
- CMaize
- DBarley
Correct answer
A. Pea
Step-by-step solution
Non-albuminous (or ex-albuminous) seeds are those in which the endosperm is completely consumed during embryo development before seed maturation. Examples of non-albuminous seeds include pea, groundnut, and gram. Albuminous seeds retain a part of the endosperm as it is not completely used up during embryo development. Examples include wheat, maize, barley, and castor. Therefore, pea produces non-albuminous seeds. Answer: Pea