Question

Cotyledons constitute the first pair of leaves in

• A. Castor
• B. Maize
• C. Pea
• D. Gram

Answer 1

The correct option is A Castor

A. Embryo lies in the centre of endosperm. It consists of a radicle, a plumule and two lateral cotyledons, all of which are present on a short embryo axis. The cotyledons are thin, semi-transparent and oval in outline. They have palmate venation. The middle costa or rib is more prominent and bears a few lateral veins.

B. Maize- Cotyledons store food material for the embryo.

C. Pea- Cotyledons store food material for the embryo.

D. Gram- Cotyledons store food material for the embryo.

So, the correct answer is 'Castor'.