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Q. Long filamentous threads protruding at the end of a young cob of maize are

Bihar CECEBihar CECE 2013

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In a cob of maize, each ovary has a long silky (hairy) style, called as corn silk. Collectively these styles protrude at the end of a young cob. The grains are formed on the cob, which remain covered by the leafy bracts.