MCQ
Endosperm may completely be consumed by the developing embryo before in maturation in:
  • A
    Oat
  • B
    Wheat
  • C
    Barley
  • Pea and groundnut

Answer

Correct option: D.
Pea and groundnut

Endosperm is a food laden tissue, surrounding the embryo on all sides or either present on one side of the embryo. It is of two types:
Non $-$ endospermic or exalbuminous seeds
Endospermic or albuminous seeds.
In these seeds like pea, groundnut, the endosperm is completely consumed by the embryo, which belongs to the non-endospermous seeds category.

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