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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.