Question

Which among the following is incorrect about structure in a monocotyledon seed?

(a) A monocotyledonous seed mainly comprises of seed coat, endosperm and aleurone layer

(b) Seed coat is due to fusion of pericarp

(c) Endosperm comprises of starch required for the nourishment of the endosperm

(d) Special tissue surrounding the endosperm is called the seed coat

The question was posed to me at a job interview.

The doubt is from Flowering Plants Morphology topic in chapter Morphology of Flowering Plants of Biology – Class 11

Answer 1

Correct option is (d) Special tissue surrounding the endosperm is called the seed coat

To elaborate: A monocotyledonous seed mainly comprises of seed coat, endosperm and aleurone layer. Seed coat is due to fusion of pericarp. Endosperm comprises of starch required for the nourishment of the endosperm. Special tissue surrounding the endosperm is called the aleurone laer.