Q.

Endosperm persist in the mature seed in:

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a

pea and coconut

b

groundnut and bean

c

groundnut and castor

d

castor and coconut

answer is D.

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In plants like pea, bean and groundnut the endosperm is completely consumed by the developing embryo before seed formation. Such seeds formed are called the non-endospermic seeds.

Whereas , in plants like castor and coconut  the endosperm persist in the mature seed. Such seeds formed are called the endospermic seeds.

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