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Monocotyledonous seeds possess a single cotyledon which is represented by


A

Tegman

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B

Endosperm

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C

Scutellum

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D

Aleurone

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Solution

The correct option is C

Scutellum


The correct option is option C.

Explanation of the correct option:

  1. Monocotyledonous seeds are covered with a single seed cotyledon.
  2. The embryo of monocotyledons has a terminal cotyledon known as scutellum.
  3. The scutellum is called seed leaf.
  4. This absorbs nutrients at the time of germination.

Explanation of the incorrect options:

Option A: Tegmen is found in some dicotyledons. It is the inner covering of the seed.

Option B: Endosperm is found in both monocotyledons and dicotyledons. It provides nutrition to the embryo.

Option D: The aleurone layer is found in monocotyledon seeds and it covers the endosperm.

Final answer: Monocotyledonous seeds possess a single cotyledon which is represented by scutellum.


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