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BotanyMorphology of Flowering PlantsThe SeedMedium2 minPYQ_2016
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Cotyledon of maize grain is called:NEET 2016 (Phase 1)
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In maize grains, the single large shield-shaped cotyledon is called scutellum. The scutellum is believed to contain an as yet unidentified protein transporter that facilitates starch movement from the endosperm to the embryo.
Coleoptile is a sheath-like structure that protects the young shoot tip in monocots.
Coleorhiza is another sheath-like structure that protects the young root tip in monocots.
Plumule is the rudimentary shoot or stem of an embryo plant.
Stream:NEETSubject:BotanyTopic:Morphology of Flowering PlantsSubtopic:The Seed
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