Question

State whether the following statement is true or false.

In maize grain, the pericarp remains fused with testa.

Answer 1

This statement is true.

Explanation:

In maize grain (Zea mays), which is a monocot seed and technically a one-seeded fruit called a caryopsis, the pericarp (fruit wall) is inseparably fused with the seed coat (testa). This fusion means the pericarp remains fused with the testa in maize grain, unlike dicot seeds where the pericarp is usually free from the testa.