BCECE Medical BCECE Medical Solved Papers-2013

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    Long filamentous threads protruding at the end of a young cob of maize are

    A)  anthers               

    B)  styles

    C)  ovaries               

    D)  hairs

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    In a cob of maize, each ovary has a long silky (hairy) style, called as corn silk. Collectively these styles protrude at the end of a young cob. The grains are formed on the cob, which remain covered by the leafy bracts.


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