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Standard XII
Biology
Concept of Seed
In exalbumino...
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In exalbuminous seed, the food is generally stored in
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Endosperm initially but hypocotyl later on.
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Cotyledons
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Endosperm from the beginning
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Testa
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Solution
The correct option is
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Cotyledons
1. Seed store reserve food for the use of embryo at the time of germination in their cotyledons or in endosperm.
2. The seeds, which store food materials in their cotyledons are called non- endospermic or exalbuminous seeds( e.g., Gram, Pea).
3. The seeds, which store food materials in endosperm are called endospermic or albuminous seeds( e.g., Castor, Maize).
4. Testa- The outer coat of seed is called testa.
So, the correct answer is 'Cotyledons'.
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