The outermost layer of the endosperm is rich in protein and is called
The endosperm and the embryonic part are separated from each other by a thin epithelial layer this outermost layer of the endosperm is rich in protein and is called aleurone layer. It is a single layer of cells that synthesize the enzyme α-amylase, which is secreted during germination into the starch-filled endosperm and breaks down the starch into maltose and glucose.