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Which one of the following statement is correct ?

Option: 1

The seed in grasses is not endospermic.


Option: 2

Mango is parthenocarpic fruit.


Option: 3

A proteinaceous aleurnone layer is present in maize grain.


Option: 4

A sterile pistil is called a staminode.


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The correct statement regarding the following are: 

(i) The seed is grasses (monocotyledon) is endospermic. They have albuminous seeds. 

(ii) Parthenocarpic fruit is the fruit that is produced without fertilisation. Nowadays seedless mangoes can also be cultivated. Thus, mango is an artificial parthenocarpic fruit. 

(iii) A proteinaceous aleurone layer is present in maize grain. 

(iv) A sterile stamen is called staminode.

Thus, the correct answer is option c. 

 

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