Question

State whether the following statements are true or false.
In maize grain, the pericarp remains fused with testa.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is B False

The kernel of maize consists of a pericarp (fruit wall) fused to the seed coat. This type of fruit is typical of the grasses and is called a caryopsis. Maize kernels are frequently and incorrectly referred to as seeds.

So, the correct option is, 'False'.