Question

Maize seed is called maize grain. Why?

Answer 1

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The maize grains are called as a fruit and not a seed because it comes from a separate ripened ovary within the grass inflorescence. In case of maize, the grain has a pericarp of the fruit fused with the seed coat.

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Answer 2

The maize grains are called as a fruit and not a seed because it comes from a separate ripened ovary within the grass inflorescence. In case of maize, the grainhas a pericarp of the fruit fused with theseed coat.

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