Seeds of maize is a

Monocot

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Dicot

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Wind dispersed seeds

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is A Monocot
Monocot seed are the type of seed that have one cotyledon called scutellum. For example, Maize.
Dicot means seed posses two cotyledons. For example, Mango.
Wind dispersed seed are those that use wind as a medium to move from one place to another. For example, Xanthium
So, the correct answer is 'Monocot'.

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