NEET Botany Seed & Fruit Development MCQ Question
Which of the following statements about the structure and development of seeds and fruits is correct?
The hilum is a scar on the seed coat through which the developing seeds were attached to the fruit.
A seed consists only of the seed coat with no internal structures.
The cotyledons in a dicotyledonous seed are responsible for photosynthesis only after germination.
The micropyle serves as the primary site for nutrient absorption during seed development.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
The hilum is indeed described as a scar on the seed coat where the seeds were attached to the fruit, while the other options contain inaccuracies regarding seed structure and function.
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