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The mature seeds of plants such as gram and peas, possess no endosperm, becauseA. these plants are not angiospermsB. there is no double fertilisation in themC. endosperm is not formed in themD. endosperm gets used up by the developing embryo during seed development.

Answer» Correct Answer - D
Majority of dicot seeds (e.g., pea, gram, bean, mustard,groundnut) and a few monocut seeds (e.g., orchids, Sagittaria), are called nonendospermic or exalbuminous seeds because the endosperm is consumed during seed development and the food is stored in cotyledons and other region.


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