Botany-Seed & Fruit Development
NEET Botany Seed & Fruit Development MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-numerical-Easy-Class 12
If a monocotyledonous seed has an endosperm that weighs 30 grams, and the aleurone layer constitutes 5% of the endosperm's weight, what is the weight of the aleurone layer?
A
5 grams
B
2 grams
C
3 grams
D
4 grams
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The aleurone layer is a proteinous layer that separates the embryo from the endosperm. It constitutes 5% of the endosperm's weight. Therefore, 5% of 30 grams is 1.5 grams.
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