Question

Which one of the following plant parts are correctly matched with one of its stated characteristics?
(a) Mango seed ___ aleurone layer
(b) Bean seed ___ endosperm
(c) Maize grain ___ coleoptile
(d) Wheat grain ___ exalbuminous

Answer 1

(a) Mango seed ___ aleurone layer.

Aleurone (from Greek aleuron, flour) is a protein found in protein granules of maturing seeds and tubers. The aleurone layer is the outermost layer of the endosperm, followed by the inner starchy endosperm. This layer of cells is sometimes referred to as the peripheral endosperm.