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In which among the following options a residual endosperm is completely consumed during embryo development ? |
castor pea maize wheat |
pea |
The correct answer is Option (2) -pea The cotyledons of the embryo are simple structures, generally thick and swollen due to storage of food reserves (as in legumes).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).
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