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Biology Question on The Seed

The outermost layer of maize endosperm is known as

A

Perisperm

B

Aleurone

C

Tapetum

D

Endothelium.

Answer

Aleurone

Explanation

Solution

The aleurone layer is the outermost layer of the endosperm. Perisperm, tapetum and endothecium form the inner layers of the maize grain.