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The outermost layer of endosperm of maize grain is called:
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The outermost layer of endosperm of maize grain is called:

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Epidermis

B
Tunica

C
Aleurone

D
Pericarp

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In maize the outermost layer of endosperm is rich in protein and constitutes the Aleurone layer.
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The outermost layer of endosperm of maize grain is called:
Updated OnFeb 6, 2023
TopicSexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants
SubjectBiology
ClassClass 12
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