Question
Biology Question on Post-Fertilisation : Structures And Events
The diagram of the section of a maize grain is given below. Identify the parts labelled A. B. C and D.
A
A - Cotyledon, B - Coleoptile, C - Scutellum, D - Epithelium
B
A - Endosperm, B - Coleoptile, C - Scutellum, D - Epithelium
C
A - Endosperm, B - Coleorrhiza, C - Scutellum. D - Epithelium
D
A - Endosperm, B - Coleoptile, C - Scutellum, D - Aleurone layer
Answer
A - Endosperm, B - Coleoptile, C - Scutellum, D - Aleurone layer
Explanation
Solution
Scutellum is the single cotyledon and aleurone layer is the protein separation layer of embryo and endosperm in monocot seed.