Question 17
Reproduction in PlantsAn example of an endospermous seed is
- A.cotton seed
- B.bean seed
- C.maize grain
- D.cashew nut.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: C (maize grain)
Explanation
An endospermous seed keeps its food store in the endosperm, outside the embryo. In the maize grain the endosperm is the large starchy part.