Question

Which of the following statements is
A. The seed in grasses is not endosperimic
B. Mango is a parthenocarpic fruit
C. A proteinaceous aleurone layer is present in maize grain
D. A sterile pistil is called a staminode

Answer 1

Correct Answer - C
A proteinaceous aleurone protein layer of maize start developing approximately 10-15 days after pollination in stack that take 40 day for the aleurone to mature completely. Thus is the correct statement. Correct sentences for other options are .
(a) Seed in grasses are endospermic .
(b) Banana is a parthanocarpic fruit but mango is not a parthenocarpic fruit.
(c) Sterile pistil is called pistillode