Q79 / 200 · MHT CET - Medical 2026 (25 April Shift 1) · Biology

During germination of seed, water and oxygen enter the seed through ________ .

  • A
    hilum
  • Correct answer
    B
    micropyle
  • C
    seed coat
  • D
    funicle

Solution

The micropyle is a small pore present in the seed coat. During the germination of a seed, it facilitates the entry of water and oxygen, which are essential for the metabolic activities of the embryo.

The hilum is a scar on the seed coat representing the point of attachment to the fruit.

The seed coat is the protective outer covering of the seed.

The funicle is the stalk that attaches the ovule to the placenta.

Answer: micropyle

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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