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    Question

    An albuminous seed showing hypogeal germination is

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    A Castor Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Bean Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Pigeon pea Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Maize Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Black gram Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Maize is an albuminous seed (contains endosperm) that exhibits hypogeal germination, where the cotyledons remain underground as the seedling emerges. This type of germination is common in monocots like maize, where the endosperm provides nourishment to the developing seedling.

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