Question

The diagram of the section of a maize grain is given below. Identify the parts labelled A. B. C and D.

• A. A - Cotyledon, B - Coleoptile, C - Scutellum, D - Epithelium
• B. A - Endosperm, B - Coleoptile, C - Scutellum, D - Epithelium
• C. A - Endosperm, B - Coleorrhiza, C - Scutellum. D - Epithelium
• D. A - Endosperm, B - Coleoptile, C - Scutellum, D - Aleurone layer

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Scutellum is the single cotyledon and aleurone layer is the protein separation layer of embryo and endosperm in monocot seed.