In a seed of maize, scutellum is considered as cotyledon because it

Options

A. Protects the embryo
B. Contains food for the embryo
C. Absorbs food materials and supplies them to the embryo
D. Converts itself into a monocot leaf

Answer

C

Explanation

Monocots have one cotyledon (scutellum in grasses) that matures during germination. It is the source of nutrition for seed germination as it absorbs food and passes them to the embryo.