The integument of Cycas ovule is hard on account of

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The integument of Cycas ovule is hard on account of (A) testa (B) tegmen (C) sclerotesta (D) sarcotesta

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Integument of Cycas is divisible into three layers - outer fleshy layer (sarcotesta), middle stony layer (sclerotesta) and inner fleshy layer (endotesta). Sclerotesta provides hardness to the seed coat.

Q. The integument of Cycas ovule is hard on account of

testa

tegmen

sclerotesta

sarcotesta

Integument of Cycas is divisible into three layers - outer fleshy layer (sarcotesta), middle stony layer (sclerotesta) and inner fleshy layer (endotesta). Sclerotesta provides hardness to the seed coat.