Question

Differentiate between albuminous and exalbuminous seeds. What is the basis of such a classification?

Answer 1

Albuminous seeds Exalbuminous seeds Endosperm is present in mature seed No residual endosperm is found in the mature seed Endosperm is not consumed entirely by the growing embryo Endosperm is consumed entirely by the growing embry Cotyledons are thin Cotyledons are thick Examples include wheat, maize, barley, sunflower etc Examples include pea, groundnut, gram etc.

Answer 2

Explanation:

Albuminous :(i) it is also called endospermic seeds. (II) endosperm is present (iii)theme and membranous (iv)example, custard apple poppy seed etc. Exalbuminous:(i)it is also called non endospermic seed (II) endosperm is absent on lack of endosperm (III) thick and fleshy as they store food (Iv) example Mango , pea # on the basis of presence or absence of special food storing tissue called endosperm seed are also classified into the difference given above .