Q38 / 180 · NEET 2026 (Re-NEET) · Botany
Which of the following plant produces non-albuminous seeds ?
- Correct answerAPea
- BWheat
- CMaize
- DBarley
Solution
Non-albuminous (or ex-albuminous) seeds are those in which the endosperm is completely consumed during embryo development before seed maturation.
Examples of non-albuminous seeds include pea, groundnut, and gram.
Albuminous seeds retain a part of the endosperm as it is not completely used up during embryo development. Examples include wheat, maize, barley, and castor.
Therefore, pea produces non-albuminous seeds.
Answer: Pea
Examples of non-albuminous seeds include pea, groundnut, and gram.
Albuminous seeds retain a part of the endosperm as it is not completely used up during embryo development. Examples include wheat, maize, barley, and castor.
Therefore, pea produces non-albuminous seeds.
Answer: Pea
Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.