Botany-Fruit & Seed

NEET Botany Fruit & Seed MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-fact-Hard-Class 11

What is the function of the hilum in a seed?

A

It is the scar on the seed coat where the ovule was attached.

B

It stores nutrients in the seed for germination.

C

It serves as the site for pollen grain reception.

D

It protects the seed from environmental damage.

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The hilum is described as a scar on the seed coat through which the developing seeds were attached to the fruit, indicating its specific role in seed development.

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