NEETBotanyMorphology of Flowering Plants
Identify the labelled part ‘X’ in the given diagram and choose the correct statement about the ‘X’:
Options
- AThe labelled part 'X' is the embryo consisting of an embryonal axis and two cotyledons.
- BThe labelled part ‘X’ is a small pore called the micropyle.
- CThe labelled part ‘X’ is hilum, a scar on the seed coat through which the developing seeds were attached to th
- DNone of the above
Correct answer
C. The labelled part ‘X’ is hilum, a scar on the seed coat through which the developing seeds were attached to th
Step-by-step solution
The hilum is a scar on the seed coat through which the developing seeds were attached to the fruit. Above the hilum is a small pore called the micropyle. Within the seed coat is the embryo,consisting of an embryonal axis and two cotyledons.