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Endosperm is consumed by developing embryo in the seed of

A

coconut

B

castor

C

pea

D

maize

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C
Endosperm is consumed by developing embryo is the seeds of pea (Pisum sativum). These seed are called non-endospermic seeds. Other examples are gram, two male gametes.
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