Question

Which among the following is a monocot plant that has no residual endosperm in the mature seeds?

• A. Castor
• B. Maize
• C. Orchids
• D. Both b and c

Answer 1

The correct option is C Orchids

Orchids are monocots. The mature seeds of orchids do not have residual endosperm as the endosperm is completely consumed during the development of the embryo.

Castor is a dicot plant. The mature seeds of the castor plant have residual endosperm.

Maize is a monocot plant. The mature seeds of maize are rich in endosperm.