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NEET Botany Fruit & Seed MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Hard-Class 11

Which of the following statements about the structure of seeds is correct?

A

The seed coat consists of two layers: the outer testa and the inner tegmen.

B

The hilum is the main part of the embryo located at the seed's center.

C

Cotyledons serve as the primary storage organ for the embryo's nutrients.

D

The micropyle is an external structure that protects the seed from pests.

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The seed coat indeed consists of two layers: the outer testa and the inner tegmen, as described in the NCERT context. The hilum is a scar on the seed coat, not part of the embryo, and the micropyle is a small pore above the hilum, not an external protective structure.

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