Q79 / 200 · MHT CET - Medical 2026 (25 April Shift 1) · Biology
During germination of seed, water and oxygen enter the seed through ________ .
- Ahilum
- Correct answerBmicropyle
- Cseed coat
- Dfunicle
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
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'.