Botany-Fruit & Seed

NEET Botany Fruit & Seed MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

Which of the following statements about seeds and fruits is correct?

A

The seed coat is generally fused with the fruit wall in monocotyledonous seeds.

B

The endosperm in dicotyledonous seeds is usually small and stores minimal food.

C

The hilum is the outer covering of the seed that protects it from environmental damage.

D

The ovary of a flower can only contain a single carpel, making all fruits simple.

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The seed coat of monocotyledonous seeds is indeed generally fused with the fruit wall, as stated in the NCERT context. Other options contain inaccuracies regarding seed structure and fruit formation.

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