The monocotyledonous seed consists of one large and shield shaped cotyledon known as

Aleurone layer

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Scutellum

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Coleoptile

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Hilum

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Coleorhiza

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Solution

The correct option is B Scutellum
The scutellum is referred to the eqivalence of a thin cotyledon in monocots. It is very thin with high surface area, and serves to absorb nutrients from the endosperm during germination.

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