Question

How many of the following seeds are ex-albuminous?
Wheat, Maize, Pea, Barley, Groundnut, Castor

• A. 2
• B. 3
• C. 4
• D. 5

Answer 1

The correct option is A 2

Mature seeds may be non-albuminous or ex-albuminous. Non-albuminous seeds have no residual endosperm as it is completely consumed during embryo development (e.g., pea, groundnut).
Albuminous seeds retain a part of endosperm as it is not completely used up during embryo development (e.g., wheat, maize, barley, and castor).