NEETBiologyMorphology of Flowering PlantsMCQ+4 / −1
Endosperm is consumed by developing embryo in the sead of
- Apea
- Bmaize
- Ccoconut
- Dcastor.
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Correct answer: A
In pea, endosperm is consumed by developing embryo in the seed. The endosperm is completely absorbed by the growing embryo and the food reserve gets stored in the cotyledons. Such seeds are called non endospermic or exalbuminous.
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