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

Answer

  1. Pea and groundnut

Explanation:

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:

  1. Non - endospermic or exalbuminous seeds
  2. 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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