NEET Botany Fruit & Seed MCQ Question
Which combination of statements about the structure and components of seeds is correct?
A seed consists of a seed coat and an embryo; the embryo contains a radicle, an embryonal axis, and cotyledons.
The hilum is the outermost layer of a seed that protects the embryo from damage.
In dicotyledonous seeds, the seed coat is made up of two layers: the outer testa and the inner tegmen.
The micropyle is a large opening at the base of the seed coat that allows for water absorption during germination.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Statement A correctly describes the basic structure of a seed as mentioned in the NCERT context, while statements B, C, and D contain inaccuracies about the seed coat and the role of the micropyle.
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