NEETBotanySexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants
Which of the following statements correctly describes the chalaza in a typical angiosperm ovule?
Options
- AIt represents the junction between the ovule body and the funicle.
- BIt represents the basal part of the ovule opposite to the micropylar end.
- CIt is the narrow pore or passage at the tip where the integuments are absent.
- DIt is the central parenchymatous mass of tissue containing abundant food reserve.
Correct answer
B. It represents the basal part of the ovule opposite to the micropylar end.
Step-by-step solution
The chalaza represents the basal part of the ovule and is located opposite to the micropylar end. The other options describe different structures of the ovule: The junction between the ovule body and the funicle is the hilum. The narrow pore where the integuments are absent is the micropyle. The central parenchymatous mass of tissue enclosed within the integuments is the nucellus. Answer: It represents the basal part of the ovule opposite to the micropylar end.