NTA Abhyas NEET2020BotanyMorphology of Flowering PlantsPractice
The endosperm is completely consumed by the developing embryo in the seeds of:
Options
- AMaize and rice
- BRice and castor
- CCastor and maize
- DPea and beans
Correct answer
D. Pea and beans
Step-by-step solution
Non-albuminous seeds have no residual endosperm as it is completely consumed during embryo development (e.g., pea, groundnut). Albuminous seeds retain a part of endosperm as it is not completely used up during embryo development (e.g., wheat, maize, barley, castor).