Question

Which one of the following is an endospermic seed?

• A. Pea
• B. Bean
• C. Gram
• D. Cashew

Answer 1

The correct option is D Cashew

In some seeds (e.g. legumes), reserve food is stored in cotyledons, whereas in others (e.g. cereals) there is special nutritive tissue called endosperm.

The seeds which have endosperm are called endospermic or albuminous seeds. E.g. cereals, castor, and cashew.

Seeds in which the endosperm is fully consumed by the embryo are called non-endospermic seeds or exalbuminous seeds. E.g. gram, pea, cucumber, and tamarind.