Endosperm is completely consumed by the developing embryo in

Pea and groundnut

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Maize and castor

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Castor and groundnut

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Maize and pea

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Solution

The correct option is D Pea and groundnut
In pea and groundnut, 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.
So, the correct option is 'Pea and groundnut'.

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