Ques. 1AIPMT 2003
The aleurone layer in maize grain is specially rich in :-
- Lipids
- Proteins
- Auxins
- Starch
Answer
(2) Proteins
Solution
As per NCERT, in the seeds of cereals such as maize the seed coat is fused with the fruit wall; the endosperm is bulky and stores food.
⇒ The outer covering of endosperm separates the embryo by a proteinous layer called aleurone layer.
∴ The aleurone layer is specially rich in proteins.
Answer: (2)