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    Which one of the following statements is correct? [NEET 2014]

    A) The seed in grasses is not endospermic

    B) Mango is a parthenocarpic fruit

    C) A proteinaceous aleurone layer is present in maize grain

    D) A sterile pistil is called a staminode

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    [c] A proteinaceous aleurone protein layer of maize start developing approximately 10-15 day 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
    [c] Sterile pistil is called pistillodec


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