Refer to the diagram below showing cereal grain germination. Which layer of the grain produces hydrolytic enzymes during germination?

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Refer to the diagram below showing cereal grain germination.  Which layer of the grain produces hydrolytic enzymes during germination?

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Layer B, also known as the scutellum, is the primary site of enzymatic activity during germination. This layer produces hydrolytic enzymes that break down stored starch and proteins, which are then transported to the developing embryo for growth.

Refer to the Diagram Below Showing Cereal Grain Germination