Maize grain is :

Question

Maize grain is : (A) seed (B) embryo (C) ovule (D) fruit

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Fruit is defined as fertilized ovary which consist of fruit wall (pericarp) developing from ovary wall and seed which develop from ovule. Maize grain is a caryopsis fruit in which fruit wall is fused with seed coat (i.e., one seeded fruit).

Q. Maize grain is :

seed

embryo

ovule

fruit

Fruit is defined as fertilized ovary which consist of fruit wall (pericarp) developing from ovary wall and seed which develop from ovule. Maize grain is a caryopsis fruit in which fruit wall is fused with seed coat (i.e., one seeded fruit).