Question
Biology Question on Reproduction in Plants
In a velvet grass seed, the cotyledon is called:
A
Scutellum
B
Coleorrhiza
C
Coleoptile
D
Testa
Answer
Scutellum
Explanation
Solution
In grasses like velvet grass, the cotyledon is termed the scutellum. It is a specialized structure that facilitates nutrient transfer from the endosperm to the developing embryo in monocot seeds.