Question

Which one is endospermous?

• A. Cajanus cajan
• B. Helianthus annus
• C. Ricinus communis
• D. Ravenala madagascariensis

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Ricinus communis

Seeds, which store food materials in their cotyledons are called non- endospermic or exalbuminous seeds.(e.g., Gram, Pea, Bean, Almond, Groundnut, mustard, sunflower).

Seeds, which store food materials in their endosperm are called endospermic or albuminous seeds. (e.g., Castor, Maize, Wheat, Barley, Grasses).

A. Cajanus cajan (common name: pigeon pea)- non endospermous.

B. Helianthus annus (common name: sunflower)- non endospermous.

C. Ricinus communis (common name: castor)- endospermous.

D. Ravenala madagascariensis (common name: traveler's palm)- non endospermous.

So, the correct answer is 'Ricinus communis'.