Question

Maize grain seed is albuminous or non-albuminous? Give reason for your answer

Answer 1

Answer:

it's albuminous

Explanation:

this is because it has endosperm in it.

Answer 2

Maize grain seed is albuminous.

Explanation:

• Maize grain is an important food source after rice and wheat and contain large amount of starch.

• Maize grain has antioxidant capacity and contain caroteniod,anthocyanin, phenolic compounds.

• It is albuminous as it contain high amount of endosperm (81-82%),germ (10-11%), pericarp (5-6%)

• The crop that contain endosperm or perisperm at maturity are albuminous and maize contain high amount of endosperm thus it is albuminous.

• Maize grain is rich in mineral,vitamin, nutrients,protein etc.