Differentiate between the following pairs of terms:

(c) Testa and Tegmen

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Testa Tegmen

Testa is the outer, tough, exposed part of the seed coat.

Tegmen is a thin, membranous part of the seed coat, that lies inner to the testa.

Testa protects the seed from insects and harmful microorganisms

Tegmen protects the embryo from dehydration and injury.

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Testa	Tegmen
Testa is the outer, tough, exposed part of the seed coat.	Tegmen is a thin, membranous part of the seed coat, that lies inner to the testa.
Testa protects the seed from insects and harmful microorganisms	Tegmen protects the embryo from dehydration and injury.