Question

In monocot embryo the protective sheath of plumule is called ______.

Options

• perisperm 

• scutellum 

• coleorrhiza 

• coleoptile

Answer 1

In monocot embryo the protective sheath of plumule is called coleoptile.

Explanation:

In monocot embryo, single cotyledon occupies terminal position and plumule is lateral. The single shield shaped cotyledon is called as scutellum. The protective sheath of plumule is called coleoptile and that of radicle is coleorhiza. Finally, ovule is transformed into the seed and ovary into the fruit.