The wheat grain has an embryo with one large, shield shaped cotyledon known as

Correct answer: A. Scutellum

  • A. Scutellum
  • B. Coleoptile
  • C. Epiblast
  • D. Coleorhiza

Explanation

The wheat grain has an embryo with one large, shield-shaped cotyledon known as the scutellum. The scutellum is a specialized cotyledon found in the embryos of grasses, including wheat. It is responsible for absorbing nutrients from the endosperm of the seed during germination and providing them to the developing plant.

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