Question

Endosperm is meant for storage of protein in

(1) Wheat
(2) Coconut
(3) Maize
(4) Rice​

Answer 1

Answer:

Wheat

Maize

Rice

Explanation:

The central part of the endosperm is the major storage tissue in cereals, accumulating protein (prolamins with varying amounts of 11S-type globulins), and starch. However, 7S globulins and oil are also stored in the outer cells of the endosperm (the aleurone layer) and the single cotyledon (scutellum) of the embryo.