Question

State whether the following statement is true or false.

In maize grain, the plumule remains covered by a protective sheath called the coleorhiza.

Answer 1

This statement is false.

Explanation:

In maize grain, the plumule is covered by a protective sheath called the coleoptile, not the coleorhiza. The coleorhiza covers the radicle, which is the root part of the embryo. Thus, the plumule is enclosed by the coleoptile, and the radicle by the coleorhiza.