In the seeds of cereals, the outer covering of endosperm separates the embryo by a protein-rich layer called :

1. Coleoptile

2. Colcorhiza

3. Integument

4. Aleurone layer

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Answer: 4. Aleurone layer

Key idea: The aleurone layer is the outer protein-rich layer of the endosperm in cereal grains, separating it from the embryo.

Coleoptile and coleorhiza are sheaths over the plumule and radicle, and the integument forms the seed coat.

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