JAMB Biology 1986 Question 35

Question 35

Reproduction in Plants

Use the figure (vertical section of a maize grain) to answer this question. The structure labelled 1 is the

Diagram for this question
  1. A.plumule
  2. B.radicle
  3. C.cell membrane
  4. D.seed coat.
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Answer: D (seed coat.)

Explanation

Part 1 is the thin outer covering of the grain, the seed coat fused with the fruit wall.