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?

Question diagram
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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