In the seeds of cereals, the outer covering of endosperm separates the embryo by a protein-rich layer called:

Options

1. Coleoptile
2. Coleorhiza
3. Integument
4. Aleurone layer

Correct Answer

Aleurone layer

Explanation

The aleurone layer in cereals is rich in proteins and separates the embryo from the endosperm.

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