Question
Biology Question on Sexual Reproduction
The monocotyledonous seed contains one large and shield shaped cotyledon known as
A
Aleurone layer
B
Coleorhiza
C
Scutellum
D
Hilum
Answer
Scutellum
Explanation
Solution
The scutellum is referred to the eqivalence of a thin cotyledon in monocots. It is very thin with high surface area, and serves to absorb nutrients from the endosperm during germination.