give reason why groundnut seeds are exalbuminous and castor seeds are albuminous

Groundnut do not have residual endosperm as it is completely consumed during embryo development, hence it is known as ​Exalbuminous seed.
Castor retains a part of endosperm as it is not completely used up during embryo development, hence it is known as Albuminous seed.



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Groundnut do not have residual endosperm as it is completely consumed during embryo development, hence it is known as ​Exalbuminous seed. Castor retains a part of endosperm as it is not completely used up during embryo development, hence it is known as Albuminous seed.
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