Which one of the following statements is correct

Options

A. Mango is a parthenocarpic fruit
B. A proteinaceous aleurone layer is present in maize grain
C. A sterile pistil is called staminode
D. The seed in grasses in not endospermic.

Answer

To determine which statement is correct, we will analyze each statement provided in the question step by step.

1. **Statement 1: Mango is a parthenocarpic fruit.**
- Parthenocarpy refers to the development of fruit without fertilization.
- Mangoes typically require fertilization for fruit development, thus this statement is **incorrect**.

2. **Statement 2: A proteinaceous alluron layer is present in our maize grain.**
- The alluron layer is a protein-rich layer found in the seeds of certain plants, including maize (corn).
- Since maize does have a proteinaceous alluron layer, this statement is **correct**.

3. **Statement 3: A sterile pistil is called staminode.**
- A staminode is actually a sterile stamen, not a pistil. A sterile pistil is referred to as a pistillode.
- Therefore, this statement is **incorrect**.

4. **Statement 4: The seeds in the grasses are not endospermic.**
- Grasses belong to the Poaceae family, and seeds in this family are typically endospermic, meaning they contain endosperm for nourishment.
- Hence, this statement is also **incorrect**.

After evaluating all the statements, we conclude that the only correct statement is:

**Correct Answer: Statement 2 - A proteinaceous alluron layer is present in our maize grain.**