The single cotyledon present in grass embryo is called .

coleoptile

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coleorrhiza

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scutellum

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hypophysis

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The correct option is C scutellum
Monocot embryo consists only one cotyledon. In grass family, the single cotyledon is called scutellum and is situated towards one side of the embryonal axis.

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