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Maximum carbohydrate is present in:

  1. oryza sativa

  2. zea mays

  3. pisum sativum

  4. triticum vulgare
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Explanation

Rice (Oryza sativa) grains are rich in starch, which is a carbohydrate polymer. Among the options given - rice, maize, pea, and wheat - rice has the highest starch content in its grains, which serve as the primary energy storage form. Cereal grains like rice are cultivated specifically for their high carbohydrate content.

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