The proteinaceous endosperm of maize is called

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The proteinaceous endosperm of maize is called (A) Apophysis (B) Scutellum (C) Aleurone layer (D) None of the above

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In maize, endosperm, the outermost layer of endosperm cells, becomes specialized and becomes rich in proteins. These enzymatic proteins cause breakdown of stored food in endosperm during germination and transfer it to the embryo.

Q. The proteinaceous endosperm of maize is called

Apophysis

Scutellum

Aleurone layer

None of the above

In maize, endosperm, the outermost layer of endosperm cells, becomes specialized and becomes rich in proteins. These enzymatic proteins cause breakdown of stored food in endosperm during germination and transfer it to the embryo.