NEET2014Botany-Plant Anatomy
NEET 2014 Botany Seed Structure MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11
Which one of the following statements is CORRECT?
A
The seed in grasses is not endospermic.
B
Mango is a parthenocarpic fruit.
C
A proteinaceous aleurone layer is present in maize grain.
D
A sterile pistil is called a staminode.
Correct Answer
Option C
Detailed Explanation
The aleurone layer in maize grain is a protein-rich layer that surrounds the endosperm and is involved in seed germination.
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