Question

justify the statement that the maize grain is a one seeded fruit

Answer 1

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Maize is one seeded fruit i.e. it has one seed.It is because during fertilisation onl one ovule is fertilosed which later develops in to seed.

It has two cotyledons so it is alled dicotyledon.


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Answer 2

Answer:

Maize grains are considered as fruits but not seeds because of their origin from the type of inflorescence they are formed.

Explanation:

Each grain of maize is developed from a separate ripened ovary of the inflorescence.

And in the case of seed the grain have a pericarp which is fused with that of the seed coat.

And maize being a monocot has one cotyledon and a single seed.