21.In Monocotyledonous seeds the outer covering of Endosperm seperates the embryo by a Proteinous let called as: A. Aleurone B. Scutellum C. Tegmen D. Testa
Option B Scutellum- The embryo consists of an upper shield shaped scutellum which is actually a reduced cotyledon. The scutellum is closely pressed against the endosperm and helps in the translocation of nutrients from endosperm to the growing embryo at the time of germination and seedling growth.
