Question

    Which of the following plants has seeds lacking

    endosperm as a result of double fertilization?
    A Coconut Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Orchids Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Maize Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Castor Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Non-endospermic or exalbuminous seeds possess mature seeds without endosperm. E.g. peas, beans, orchids etc. Endospermic or albuminous seeds are the seeds that exhibit the presence of endosperm. E.g. coconut, maize, etc.

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