The single cotyledon present in grass embryo is called _______.

Coleoptile

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Coleorhiza

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Epiblast

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Scutellum

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Solution

The correct option is D
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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