Question

Scutellum is present in the embryo of

Answer 1

Answer:

monocot seed........

Answer 2

The scutellum is present in the embryo of endospermic seeds.

• The scutellum is a shield-shaped structure present on the upper side of The embryo in an endospermic seed.
• It is actually a shortened cotyledon.
• At the time of germination and seedling growth, the scutellum is tightly compressed against the endosperm and aids in the transfer of nutrients from the endosperm to the developing embryo.
• Example- Rice or barley seeds.
• It is used to absorb nutrients from the endosperm during germination and is extremely thin with a large surface area.
• The passage of starch from the endosperm to the embryo is thought to be facilitated by a protein transporter that has not yet been discovered in the scutellum.

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