Which of the following is a pseudocereal

Question

Which of the following is a pseudocereal (A) Triticum aestivum (B) Oryza sativa (C) Zea mays (D) Fagopyrum esculentum

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Pseudocereals are those cereals, which are used as a food but belongs to the family-Gramineae (Poaceae). Therefore, Fagopyrum esculentum is a pseudocereal but Triticum aesrivum, Oryza sativa, Zea mays are source of food and belong to family-Poaceae.

Q. Which of the following is a pseudocereal

Triticum aestivum

Oryza sativa

Zea mays

Fagopyrum esculentum

Pseudocereals are those cereals, which are used as a food but belongs to the family-Gramineae (Poaceae). Therefore, Fagopyrum esculentum is a pseudocereal but Triticum aesrivum, Oryza sativa, Zea mays are source of food and belong to family-Poaceae.