The endosperm is absent in the seed of :
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Pea
Option (4) Pea — Correct. Pea seeds are non-albuminous; the endosperm is used up by the embryo.
NCERT Extract:
Seed – “… 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). Albuminous seeds retain a part of endosperm as it is not completely used up during embryo development (e.g., wheat, maize, barley, castor).”