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  1. Endosperm is consumed by developing embryo in the seed of
    1. coconut
    2. castor
    3. pea
    4. maize
Correct Option: C

In pea, endosperm is consumed by developing embryo in the seed. The endosperm is completely absorbed by the growing embryo and the food reserve gets stored in the cotyledons. Such seeds are called non endospermic or exalbuminous.



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