Question

The part that separates the embryo region from the endosperm region in the seed of maize is the .......................

• A. Scutellum
• B. Husk
• C. Testa
• D. Hilum

Answer 1

The correct option is A Scutellum

The scutellum is part of the structure of a barley and rice seed - the modified seed leaf. The scutellum (from the latin scutella meaning 'small shield') can also refer to the equivalence of a thin cotyledon in monocots (especially members of the grass family). It is very thin with high surface area, and serves to absorb nutrients from the endosperm during germination. The scutellum is believed to contain an as yet unidentified protein transporter that facilitates starch movement from the endosperm to the embryo and acts as a separating structure in monocot seeds like maize.

So, the correct answer is 'Scutellum'