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JAMB Biology 1980 Question 23

Question 23

Reproduction in Plants

Use Fig. 3 to answer questions 23 and 24.
The testa

Diagram for this question
  1. A.is normally absent
  2. B.is inlcuded in the part numbered (1)
  3. C.is fused with the part numbered (3)
  4. D.is the part numbered (1)
  5. E.surrounds the parts numbered (4) and (5).
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (is inlcuded in the part numbered (1))

Explanation

In the maize grain the testa is fused with the fruit wall, so it forms part of the outer layer (1).