MCQ
The wheat grain has an embryo with one large, shield shaped cotyledon known as
  • scutellum
  • B
    coleoptile
  • C
    epiblast
  • D
    coleorhiza.

Answer

Correct option: A.
scutellum
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(a) : The seeds of monocotyledonous plants have only one cotyledon. In family Poaceae ($e.g.$, wheat, maize etc.), this cotyledon is called scutellum, situated towards lateral side of embryonal axis. It provides nourishment to the developing embryo.

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