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Structure of a Monocot Seed

Radicle sheat...

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Radicle sheath of maize is

A

Coleorhiza

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B

Coleoptile

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C

Scutellum

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D

Tigellum

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Solution

The correct option is A Coleorhiza
Radicle sheath of maize is Coleorhiza. Coleorhiza is a sheath-like structure found in a plant seed that connects the coleoptile to the primary root and acts as a protective covering enclosing the plumule and radicle.
Therefore, the correct answer is option A.

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