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What is the main nutrient found in the bran layer of a wheat grain?
What is the main nutrient found in the bran layer of a wheat grain?
- Fiber (correct)
- Starch
- Sugar
- Oil
Which component of the wheat grain is responsible for seed germination by releasing α-amylase?
Which component of the wheat grain is responsible for seed germination by releasing α-amylase?
- Germ
- Endosperm
- Pericarp
- Aleurone layer (correct)
What is the main function of GIBBERELLIN during seed germination?
What is the main function of GIBBERELLIN during seed germination?
- Forms the pericarp
- Stores protein in endosperm
- Triggers release of α-amylase (correct)
- Produces aleurone cells
Which part of the wheat grain contains about 20% each of protein, oil, mineral matter, and 10% sugar?
Which part of the wheat grain contains about 20% each of protein, oil, mineral matter, and 10% sugar?
Which part of the wheat grain is primarily responsible for the production of brown and whole meal flours?
Which part of the wheat grain is primarily responsible for the production of brown and whole meal flours?
What is the significance of the aleurone layer's role in maintaining the pH during seed germination?
What is the significance of the aleurone layer's role in maintaining the pH during seed germination?
What is the primary function of the nucellar layers in the bran of a wheat grain?
What is the primary function of the nucellar layers in the bran of a wheat grain?
Which part of the wheat grain surrounds and nourishes the embryo?
Which part of the wheat grain surrounds and nourishes the embryo?
Which component contains spherical granules of starch embedded in a protein matrix?
Which component contains spherical granules of starch embedded in a protein matrix?
What is the primary role of aleurone cells during seed germination triggered by GIBBERELLIN?
What is the primary role of aleurone cells during seed germination triggered by GIBBERELLIN?
