Question

Where lies the cotyledon of a maize grain?What is it called?

Answer 1

The cotyledons are known as seed leaves, they are attached to the embryonic axis. Dicotyledons typically have two cotyledons and monocotyledons have oly one cotyledon. The single shield-shaped cotyledon in grains known as scutellum.

Answer 2

Answer:

Answer:The embryo in maize grain consists of a single cotyledon called scutellum, a radicle and a plumule. ... The plumule is located towards the upper side of the embryonic region opposite to radicle. It is also enclosed in a protective sheath known as coleoptile.