Botany-(general)
NEET Botany (general) MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Easy-Class 12
Which of the following statements about seeds and their structures are correct?
A
A seed is made up of a seed coat and an embryo.
B
The hilum is the main structure responsible for the seed's nutrient absorption.
C
The embryo consists of a radicle, an embryonal axis, and one or two cotyledons.
D
The seed coat has two layers: the outer testa and the inner tegmen.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
Statement A is correct as it defines the basic structure of a seed. Statement B is incorrect because the hilum is a scar, not involved in nutrient absorption. Statements C and D are correct as they accurately describe the embryo's composition and the seed coat's structure, respectively. Therefore, the correct combination is just A.
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