Morphologically the white fluffy edible mass in maize is
A
Seed coat
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B
Endosperm
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C
Perisperm
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D
Seed
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Solution
The correct option is C Endosperm The monocot plants are known for the presence of the embryo and edible endosperm in the seed. The endosperm is large, whitish and fluffy in the case of the maize. The endosperm of the maize is considered as edible which is used for the production of popcorn. The endosperm swells and comes out to form the popcorn which is highly nutritious.