NTA Abhyas NEET2020BotanyMorphology of Flowering PlantsPractice
The proteinaceous endosperm of maize is called
Options
- AApophysis
- BScutellum
- CAleurone layer
- DNone of the above
Correct answer
C. Aleurone layer
Step-by-step solution
In maize, endosperm, the outermost layer of endosperm cells, becomes specialized and becomes rich in proteins. These enzymatic proteins cause breakdown of stored food in endosperm during germination and transfer it to the embryo.