Question

The diagram of the section of maize grain is given below.

Identify the parts labelled A, B and C

• A. A-Endosperm B-Coleoptile C-Aleurone layer
• B. A-Cotyledon B-Endosperm C-Radicle
• C. A-Cotyledon B-Coleoptile C-Plumule
• D. A-Endosperm B-Coleoptile C-Radicle

Answer 1

The correct option is D

A-Endosperm B-Coleoptile C-Radicle

Following parts in the given figure, the labelling shown are :

A-Endosperm: It is the storage region which constitutes the bulk of the grain.

B-Coleoptile: It is a sheath which covers the plumule.

C-Radicle: It elongates and emerges out of the seed to form the root.