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Write one funtion of scutellum

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Answered by Alfiya2006allu
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Answer:

It is very thin with high surface area, and serves to absorb nutrients from the endosperm during germination. The scutellum is believed to contain an as yet unidentified protein transporter that facilitates starch movement from the endosperm to the embryo.

Answered by neeldatta2005
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Explanation:

The Scutellum is part of the structure of a barley and rice seed—the modified seed leaf.  It is very thin with a high surface area, and serves to absorb nutrients from the endosperm during germination.

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