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Question
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The aleurone layer in maize grain is specially rich in

  • starch

  • lipids

  • protein

  • cellulose

Solution

C.

protein

In monocotyledons the seeds are generally endospermous. It is surrounded by a special one cell thick layer called aleurone layer. It is filled with aleurone grains which are proteinaceous in nature. Other components of this layer are phytin, carbohydrates and small amount of phospholipids are also present.