The conspicuous protein-storing layer of endosperm in cereal grains Contains

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The conspicuous protein-storing layer of endosperm in cereal grains Contains (A) ribosomes (B) microbodies (C) aleurone grains (D) starch grains.

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: The endosperm is surrounded by a special one cell thick layer called aleurone layer. The cells of latter contain proteinaceous aleurone grains which play an important role at the time of germination. Aleurone grains are granules of protein found in cells. E.g., in the endosperm of maize.

Q. The conspicuous protein-storing layer of endosperm in cereal grains Contains

ribosomes

microbodies

aleurone grains

starch grains.

: The endosperm is surrounded by a special one cell thick layer called aleurone layer. The cells of latter contain proteinaceous aleurone grains which play an important role at the time of germination. Aleurone grains are granules of protein found in cells. E.g., in the endosperm of maize.