Question

Aleurone layer helps in

• A. Utilisation of stored food
• B. Protection of embryo
• C. All of the above
• D. Storage of food in endosperm

Answer 1

The correct option is A Utilisation of stored food

Introduction to aleurone layer
The aleurone layer is made up of parenchyma cells and forms the outer layer present in the periphery of an endosperm.

Utilisation of stored food
The aleurone layer helps the growing embryo in utilisation of food stored in the endosperm by releasing digestive enzymes.

Final answer
c. Utilisation of stored food.