Q. In a cereal grain, the single cotyledon of embryo is represented by

A) Coleorhiza
B) Scutellum
C) Prophyll
D) Coleoptile
Explanation

In a cereal grain (e.g. wheat), the single cotyledon of embryo is represented by the Scutellum. Scutellum is specialised for nutrient absorption from the endosperm.

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