Botany-Seed & Fruit Development
NEET Botany Seed & Fruit Development MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-diagram based-Hard-Class 12
In a diagram of a dicotyledonous seed, what is the term for the scar on the seed coat where the seed was attached to the fruit?
A
Hilum
B
Micropyle
C
Testa
D
Tegmen
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The hilum is a scar on the seed coat through which the developing seeds were attached to the fruit. It is distinct from the micropyle, which is a small pore above the hilum.
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