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Seed of Cycas is

A

Exalbuminous and monocotyledonous

B

Exalbuminous and dicotyledonous

C

Albuminous and dicotyledonous

D

Albuminous and monocotyledonous.

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To answer the question about the seeds of Cycas, we need to analyze the characteristics of these seeds based on the options provided. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Seed Structure**: - Cycas seeds are known to have a specific structure where the food storage occurs. In many plants, seeds can be classified based on where the food is stored, either in the cotyledons or in the endosperm. 2. **Defining Key Terms**: - **Exalbuminous**: This term refers to seeds that do not have endosperm; instead, the cotyledons store the food. - **Albuminous**: This refers to seeds that have endosperm, which stores the food. - **Monocotyledonous**: These seeds have one cotyledon. - **Dicotyledonous**: These seeds have two cotyledons. 3. **Analyzing Cycas**: - In Cycas, the food is stored in the endosperm, not in the cotyledons. Therefore, Cycas seeds are classified as albuminous. - Additionally, Cycas is a gymnosperm and is classified under the group of plants that have two cotyledons, which makes them dicotyledonous. 4. **Choosing the Correct Option**: - Based on the analysis, Cycas seeds are albuminous (food stored in endosperm) and dicotyledonous (two cotyledons). - Thus, the correct answer is option C: albuminous and dicotyledonous. ### Final Answer: The seeds of Cycas are **albuminous and dicotyledonous** (Option C). ---
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