Structure of a Monocotyledonous Maize Seed

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Structure of a Monocotyledonous Maize Seed: Overview

This Topic covers sub-topics such as Perisperm and Structure of a Monocot Seed

Important Questions on Structure of a Monocotyledonous Maize Seed

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Aleurone layer of seed of maize is specifically rich in:

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Give some examples of seeds that show perisperm.

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Identify the correct match for the Maize grain from the given options

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Perisperm present in the seeds of:

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 Generally monocotyledonous seeds are (A) but some as in (B) are (C).

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Mark odd one out with respect to maize grain.

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Cotyledon of maize grain is called:-

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What are the ploidy of labelled structure A,B,C,D, in given diagram of maize seed?

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Perisperm can be observed in seeds of:-

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Occasionally, in some seeds such as black pepper, beet and castor, remnants of nucellus are also persistent. This residual, persistent nucellus is called

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In above diagram 'A' represents :

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Endosperm of angiosperm, has analogy with :-

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What is persistent nucellus known as and where is it found?

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In the given diagram of V.S. of maize grain, identify the labelled parts and choose the correct option.

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In Zea mays, the outermost layer of endosperm is rich in proteins. This layer is called as ______

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In maize seed, the scutellum is considered cotyledon as it

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Which of these are the examples of seeds that show perisperm?

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_____ is a nutritive tissue that surrounds the embryo of a seed.