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What is the hilum in a seed?

Options

  1. AA scar on the seed coat
  2. BA small pore on the seed coat
  3. CThe endosperm in mature seeds
  4. DThe embryo in a seed

Correct answer

A. A scar on the seed coat

Step-by-step solution

The outermost covering of a seed is the seed coat. The seed coat has two layers, the outer testa and the inner tegmen. The hilum is a scar on the seed coat through which the developing seeds were attached to the fruit.

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