In the cereals, the cotyledon is called

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(c) The embryo consists of an upper shieldshaped scutellum which is actually a reduced cotyledon.

The scutellum is closely pressed against the endo

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Scutellum

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(c) The embryo consists of an upper shieldshaped scutellum which is actually a reduced cotyledon.

The scutellum is closely pressed against the endosperm and helps in the translocation of nutrients from endosperm to the growing embryo at the time of germination and seedling growth.

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