The food storage tissue for the embryo in the maize grain is the

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The food storage tissue for the embryo in the maize grain is the

  1. embryo
  2. scutellum
  3. caruncle
  4. endosperm ✓
Explanation

In a maize grain, the endosperm stores starch and protein. The embryo uses this food when the grain germinates.

The scutellum only absorbs the digested food and passes it to the embryo. It does not store it.

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