Botany-Seed & Fruit Development
NEET Botany Seed & Fruit Development MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-diagram based-Medium-Class 12
In the diagram of a monocotyledonous seed, which structure is responsible for enclosing and protecting the plumule and radicle?

A
Scutellum
B
Coleoptile and Coleorhiza
C
Aleurone layer
D
Seed coat
Correct Answer
Option B
Detailed Explanation
In a monocotyledonous seed, the plumule and radicle are enclosed in protective sheaths called coleoptile and coleorhiza, respectively, as per the NCERT context.
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