NEET Botany Seed & Fruit Development MCQ Question
Which of the following statements about seed and fruit development is correct?
The seed coat consists of an outer testa and an inner tegmen, providing protection to the seed.
In monocotyledonous seeds, the embryo is large and contains two cotyledons, situated at one end of the endosperm.
The hilum is the part of the seed coat that connects the seed to the fruit, but it is located at the base of the seed.
The endosperm in dicot seeds is typically small and plays a minor role in nutrient storage compared to the cotyledons.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
The seed coat of a seed indeed consists of two layers: the outer testa and the inner tegmen, serving to protect the seed as mentioned in the NCERT context. The other options contain inaccuracies regarding the structure and function of seeds.
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