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Castor is a dicot and it has...

Castor is a dicot and it has

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Perispermous seed

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Endospermous seed

C

Exalbuminous seed

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Plant**: The question states that Castor is a dicot. Dicotyledons, or dicots, are one of the two groups of flowering plants (angiosperms) characterized by having two cotyledons in their seeds. 2. **Family Classification**: Castor belongs to the family Euphorbiaceae. This family is known for a variety of plants, including some that are economically important. 3. **Plant Characteristics**: Castor is described as an oil plant and a perennial flowering plant. This indicates that it is cultivated for its oil and can live for more than two years. 4. **Seed Structure**: The question asks about the type of seed found in Castor. There are different types of seeds based on their nutrient storage: - **Perisperma seeds**: These seeds have a perisperm, which is a tissue that nourishes the developing embryo. However, Castor does not have perisperma seeds. - **Endospermous seeds**: These seeds contain endosperm, which is a tissue that provides nutrition to the developing embryo. Castor has endospermous seeds, which are rich in proteins and glycerol, making them suitable for oil production. - **Exalbuminous seeds**: These seeds do not have endosperm; instead, the nutrients are stored in the cotyledons. Castor does not fall under this category because its nutrients are stored in the endosperm. 5. **Conclusion**: Based on the characteristics and the type of seeds present, we conclude that Castor is not only a dicot but also has endospermous seeds. ### Final Answer: Castor is a dicot and it has endospermous seeds. ---
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