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The scutellum observed in a grain of wheat or maize is comparable to which part of the seed in other monocotyledons?

1. Cotyledon
2. Endosperm
3. Aleurone layer
4. Plumule

Correct answer: Cotyledon

Solution

The scutellum in wheat or maize is a specialized cotyledon of the monocot embryo. It helps absorb nutrients from the endosperm during germination, so it corresponds to the cotyledon in other monocotyledons.

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