NTA Abhyas NEET2020BotanyMorphology of Flowering PlantsPractice
In which of the following would you find retained endospermic tissue even after the formation of the seed?
Options
- AGram
- BSunflower
- CRice
- DBean
Correct answer
C. Rice
Step-by-step solution
In some seeds, the endosperm is retained in the form of a food storing tissue. These seeds are called endospermic seeds which are found in rice, barley, coffee, and castor. The seeds in which the endosperm is completely consumed by the developing embryo. Such seeds are called non-endospermic seeds which include sunflower, bean, and gram.