The scutellum observed in a grain of wheat or maize is comparable to which part of the seed in other monocotyledons?
Correct answer: A. Cotyledon
- A. Cotyledon
- B. Endosperm
- C. Aleurone layer
- D. Plumule
Explanation
(a): Scutellum is the tissue in a grass wheat or maize seed that lies between the embryo and the endosperm. It is the modified cotyledon, being specialized for the digestion and absorption of the endosperm.
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