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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