Question

Aleurone layer helps in
(a) storage of food in endosperm
(b) protection of embryo
(c) utilization of stored food
(d) all

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is (c) utilization of stored food.

Aleurone layer is an outer cellular layer of endosperm. ... 2) It secretes amylase during seed germination which digests the starch present in the endosperm and provides sugars for seedling development.

Answer 2

Question:

Aleurone layer helps in _

(a) storage of food in endosperm

(b) protection of embryo

(c) utilization of stored food

(d) all

Answer:

(c) utilization of stored food

Explanation:

Auleron layer is consisted of a group of cells, situated between the testa  and it contains hydrolytic enzymes. It generally contains amylase and proteases which help in the digestion of the stored food inside the endosperm. Unlike the cells of the starchy endosperm, aleurone cells remain alive at maturity. It generally forms the upper covering of the endosperm. The aleurone grain or the protein body, is a specialized dry vacuole where storage proteins accumulate in a stable form in seeds, usually in the endosperm.