Assertion : The epithelial layer of scutellum of maize is both secretory and absorptive in function. Reason : The epithelial layer secretes hormones into the endosperm for the synthesis of food solubilising enzymes and also absorbs and transfers the solubilised food to embryo axis.

• Correct answer
  A

  If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion
• B

  If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion
• C

  If assertion is true but reason is false
• D

  If both assertion and reason are false.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.