Q32 / 200 · NEET 2006 · Botany

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

  • A
    hairs
  • B
    anthers
  • Correct answer
    C
    styles
  • D
    ovaries

Solution

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

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

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