Match List I with List II.

List I	List II
A. Scutellum B. Non-albuminous seed C. Epiblast D. Perisperm	I. Persistent nucellus II. Cotyledon of Monocot seed III. Groundnut IV. Rudimentary cotyledon

Choose the option with all correct matches.

The correct match is A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I.

To understand the correct matching, let's break down each term from List I and link it with the corresponding biological definition or example from List II:

1. Scutellum (A matches with II)
In monocotyledonous seeds (like grass, wheat, and maize), the single, shield-shaped cotyledon is called the scutellum. It is located on one side of the embryonal axis and functions to absorb nutrients from the endosperm and transfer them to the growing embryo. Thus, A matches with II (Cotyledon of Monocot seed).

2. Non-albuminous seed (B matches with III)
Seeds can be classified based on the presence or absence of endosperm at maturity:
- Non-albuminous (or exalbuminous) seeds have no residual endosperm as it is completely consumed during embryo development. Examples include groundnut, pea, and beans.
- Albuminous (or endospermic) seeds retain a part of the endosperm (e.g., wheat, maize, castor).
Therefore, B matches with III (Groundnut).

3. Epiblast (C matches with IV)
In the embryos of some monocots, a small, rudimentary structure representing a second cotyledon is present opposite the scutellum. This underdeveloped or rudimentary cotyledon is called the epiblast. Thus, C matches with IV (Rudimentary cotyledon).

4. Perisperm (D matches with I)
In some seeds, the central nutritive tissue of the ovule, called the nucellus, is not completely used up. The persistent, residual nucellus that remains in the mature seed is known as the perisperm (commonly seen in seeds like black pepper and beet). Thus, D matches with I (Persistent nucellus).

Summary of Matches:
- A. Scutellum ➔ II. Cotyledon of Monocot seed
- B. Non-albuminous seed ➔ III. Groundnut
- C. Epiblast ➔ IV. Rudimentary cotyledon
- D. Perisperm ➔ I. Persistent nucellus