Botany-Seed & Fruit Development
NEET Botany Seed & Fruit Development MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-diagram based-Easy-Class 12
In the structure of a monocotyledonous seed, which part is described as a large, shield-shaped cotyledon?

A
Scutellum
B
Coleoptile
C
Aleurone layer
D
Endosperm
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The scutellum in a monocotyledonous seed is a large, shield-shaped cotyledon that is part of the embryo, as described in the NCERT context.
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