Question

An example of crop where the reserve food material in seeds is stored in endosperm is

• A. Groundnut
• B. Castor
• C. Pigeonpea
• D. Chickpea

Hint:

Endospermic seeds:
- Reserve food in endosperm (e.g., Castor, Maize, Wheat).
- Exalbuminous seeds: Reserve food in cotyledons (e.g., Groundnut, Chickpea).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Understanding the Question:
This question tests knowledge of seed structure and food storage.

Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
Castor is an example of a crop where reserve food material in seeds is stored in the endosperm.
Castor seeds are endospermic (albuminous).
The endosperm contains oil and protein reserves.
Groundnut (A): Reserve food stored in cotyledons (exalbuminous).
Pigeonpea (C): Reserve food stored in cotyledons (exalbuminous).
Chickpea (D): Reserve food stored in cotyledons (exalbuminous).
Thus, castor is endospermic.

Step 3: Final Answer:
Thus, castor stores reserve food in the endosperm, which corresponds to option (B).
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