Morphology of Flowering PlantsMedium
Question
In a cereal grain the single cotyledon of embryo is represented by
Options
A.scutellum
B.prophyll
C.coleoptile
D.coleorhiza
Solution
In a cereal grain (eg, wheat) the single cotyledon of embryo is represented by the scutellum. Scutellum is specialized for nutrient absorption from the endosperm.
coleoptile is a modified ensheathing leaf that covers and protects the young primary leaves of a grass seedling.
coleorhiza is a sheath like structure found on the radicle which covers and protects it during the growth into the soil.
coleoptile is a modified ensheathing leaf that covers and protects the young primary leaves of a grass seedling.
coleorhiza is a sheath like structure found on the radicle which covers and protects it during the growth into the soil.
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