The visible scar (spot) observed on a seed at the place of the detachment from seed stalk is known as
A. Micropyle
B. Stome
C. Hillum
D. None of these
Answer: Option C
Solution (By Examveda Team)
The visible scar (spot) observed on a seed at the place of the detachment from seed stalk is known as Hillum.A hilum is a scar or mark left on a seed coat by the former attachment to the ovary wall or to the funiculus (which in turn attaches to the ovary wall). On a bean seed, the hilum is called the "eye".
A hilum can also be a nucleus of a starch grain; the point around which layers of starch are deposited.
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