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Cotyledon of maize grain is called

1. plumule
2. coleorhiza
3. coleoptile
4. scutellum

Correct answer: scutellum

Solution

The cotyledon in maize is modified into the scutellum. It acts as the absorptive organ that transfers nutrients from the endosperm to the embryo.

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