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Long filamentous threads protruding at the end of the young cob of maize are

1. styles
2. ovaries
3. hairs
4. anthers

Correct answer: styles

Solution

In maize, the long filamentous threads on the young cob are the styles, commonly called silks. They emerge from the ovaries and help receive pollen for fertilization.

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