Question

Cotyledon of maize grain is called :

• A. Coleorhiza
• B. Coleoptile
• C. Scutellum
• D. Plumule

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Explanation:
In monocot plants like maize: 

• There is only one cotyledon.
• This single cotyledon is specially modified and is called the scutellum.
• The scutellum is a thin, shield-like structure that helps in the absorption of nutrients from the endosperm during germination.

Other terms:

• Coleorhiza – protective sheath covering the root.
• Coleoptile – protective sheath covering the shoot (plumule).
• Plumule – part of the embryo that develops into the shoot.

So, the correct answer is: Scutellum