CBSE 2026 · Region 5 · Set 1 · Q17 · 2 marks
Mention the functions of each of the following :(i)Tassels of Corn Cob(ii)ScutellumFarmers prefer apomictic seeds over hybrid seeds. Give any two reasons.
Mention the functions of each of the following :
(i)
Tassels of Corn Cob
(ii)
Scutellum
Farmers prefer apomictic seeds over hybrid seeds. Give any two reasons.
Marking-scheme solution
(a)
(ii)
It provides nourishment to the embryo.
Production of hybrid seed is very costly, If hybrid seeds are made into apomictic
there is no segregation of characters of the hybrid progeny, farmers need not to buy hybrid seeds every year, use of apomictic seeds would be cost effective, any other correct reason
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