Endosperm is consumed by developing embryo in the seed of

(A)pea
(B)maize
(C)coconut
(D)castor

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Endosperm may either be completely consumed by the developing embryo (e.g., pea, groundnut, beans) before seed maturation or it may persist in the mature seed (e.g. castor and coconut) and be used up during seed germination.

Chapter: Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants
Section: 1.4 POST-FERTILISATION : STRUCTURES AND EVENTS

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Claim discrepancy: claimed D, GPT says A. Matched with override at hybrid rank 1.

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