Class CBSE Class 12 Biology Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants Q #1876
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1 Marks 2010 AISSCE(Board Exam) MCQ SINGLE
Cotyledon of maize grain is called
(A) coleorhiza
(B) coleoptile
(C) scutellum
(D) plumule
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Correct Answer: C
Explanation
Large, shield shaped cotyledon of grass family is called scutellum. Coleorhiza is a sheath protecting the root of germinating grass. Coleoptile is a sheath covering emerging shoot. Plumule is rudimentary shoot of an embryo plant.

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