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Ex-albuminous seeds at maturity

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Have no seed coat

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Retain part of endosperm

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Have no residual endosperm

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Have no perisperm

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Solution

The correct option is C Have no residual endosperm
Ex-albuminous seeds are those in which the mature seed does not have an endosperm as the developing embryo completely consumes the endosperm before the seeds attain maturity. For example groundnuts, beans, peas, etc.

Final answer :(a) Have no residual endosperm

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