Question

Assertion (A) Non-albuminous seeds have no residual endosperm.
Reason (R) The endosperm is completely consumed during embryo development.

• A. If both A and R are true and R is correct explanation of A
• B. If both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
• C. If A is true, but R is false
• D. If A is false, but R is true

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion. In non-albuminous seeds, the endosperm is fully consumed by the developing embryo and thus, no residue is left in such seeds.