Endosperm is consumed by developing embryo in the seed of

Coconut

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Castor

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Pea

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Maize

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Solution

The correct option is C
Pea

In pea seed, the endosperm is consumed by the developing embryo. This result in the production of non-endospermic seeds, e.g. pea, gram, etc.

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Given below is a list of plants. Count the number of plants which have (i) endospermic and (ii) non-endospermic seeds.

Wheat, Pea, Bean, Rice, Castor, Groundnut, Coconut, Maize

In __ seeds, endosperm is not completely consumed by the developing embryo.

Endosperm, a product of double fertilisation in angiosperms is absent in the seeds of

(a) Coconut (b) Orchids (c) Maize (d) Castor

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