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JAMB Biology 1986 Question 34

Question 34

Reproduction in Plants

Use the figure (vertical section of a maize grain) to answer this question. Which of the labelled parts will develop into a new maize plant?

Diagram for this question
  1. A.2
  2. B.3
  3. C.4
  4. D.5.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (3)

Explanation

Part 3 is the embryo (plumule and radicle), which grows into the new plant. Part 2 is the endosperm, the food store.