MCQ
In non $-$ endospermic seeds, food is stored in:
  • A
    Seed coat
  • B
    Endosperm
  • Cotyledons
  • D
    Ovule

Answer

Correct option: C.
Cotyledons
In the non $-$ endospermic or exalbuminous seeds, the endosperm is completely consumed by the developing embryo and the mature seeds are without endosperm. The food is stored in cotyledons. For example, gram, pea, bean etc.

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