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JAMB Biology 1985 Question 30

Question 30

Reproduction in Plants

The maize grain is a fruit and not a seed because it

  1. A.has a large endosperm
  2. B.is formed from an ovary
  3. C.is a monocotyledon
  4. D.has no plumule and radicle
  5. E.has a hypogeal germination.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (is formed from an ovary)

Explanation

A fruit develops from an ovary. The maize grain is a whole ovary whose wall (pericarp) is fused to the seed coat.