It is one of meaning of the word kernel from a dictionary. I want to know why the word "whole" is used here. Does that mean the maize plant seed has many parts?
Could you give me that picture?
When I put "maize seed" on Google search box, I couldn't quite get what I want.
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An ear of maize has many kernels on it. Here is a picture of an ear: and here is one of a single kernel:
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An ear of maize has many kernels on it.
Here is a picture of an ear: and here is one of a single kernel:
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