Outermost layer of endosperm of maize grain is

Epidermis

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Pericarp

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Tunica

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Aleurone

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Solution

The correct option is D Aleurone
In monocotyledonous endospermic seed, endosperm is surrounded by a special one- cell thick layer, called aleurone layer. The cells of aleurone layer are filled with proteinaceous aleurone grains which play an important role at the time of germination. Maize grain is a monocotyledonous endospermic seed. So, the correct answer is 'Aleurone'.

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