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The endosperm is completely consumed by the developing embryo in the seeds of :

A

Maize and rice

B

Rice and castor

C

Castor and maize

D

Pea and beans

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D
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  • Assertion : In Cocos nucifera coconut water represents the cellular endosperm and the surrounding white kernel represents the free-nuclear endosperm. Reason : Endosperm is always completely consumed by developing embryo before seed maturation.

    A
    If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion
    B
    If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion
    C
    If assertion is true but reason is false
    D
    If both assertion and reason are false

  • Assertion : Ex-albuminous seeds do not possess any residual endosperm, as it is completely consumed during embryo development., Reason : Wheat, castor, pea and groundnut are all the examples of ex-albuminous seeds.

    A
    If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion
    B
    If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion
    C
    If assertion is true but reason is false
    D
    If both assertion and reason are false

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