Question

The hilum is a scar on the

• A. fruit, where style was present
• B. seed, where micropyle was present
• C. seed, where funicle was attached
• D. fruit, where it was attached to pedicel.

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Ovule is an integumented megasporangium found in spermatophytes which develops into seed after fertilization. An angiospermic ovule is typically an ovoid and whitish structure. It occurs inside ovary where it is attached to a parenchymatous cushion called placenta either singly or in a cluster. The ovule is stalked. The stalk is called funiculus or funicle. The point of attachment of the body of the ovule with the funiculus is known as hilum. It is present as a scar on a mature seed.