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

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Long filamentous threads protruding at the end of a young cob of maize are (A) anthers (B) styles (C) ovaries (D) hairs

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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.

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

anthers

styles

ovaries

hairs

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.