Question

In the given figure of maize grain, certain regions are labelled as A, B, C and D. Match them with the codes (1, 2, 3 and 4) given below and select the correct option.


(1) The main nutritive tissue
(2) Shield shaped cotyledon
(3) Protection sheath of radicle
(4) The proteinaceous layer

• A. A-(1), B-(3), C-(4), D-(2)
• B. A-(2), B-(3), C-(1), D-(4)
• C. A-(1), B-(2), C-(3), D-(4)
• D. A-(4), B-(2), C-(3), D-(1)

Answer 1

The correct option is D A-(4), B-(2), C-(3), D-(1)

In the given figure shows L.S. of maize grain (monocot seed).
A represents aleurone layer - the proteinaceous layer
B represents scutellum - shield shaped cotyledon
C represents coleorhiza - protection sheath of radicle
D represents starchy endosperm - the main nutritive tissue