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(ii) Water is absorbed by the seed mainly through _______ (entire surface/micropyle).

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Answer: Micropyle.

When soaked, seeds absorb water mainly through micropyle and make it available for germination. Micropyle is a tiny pore situated just close to hilum.

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Fill in the blanks by choosing the correct alternative​ (ii) Water is absorbed by the seed mainly through _______ (entire surface/micropyle).

Answer: Micropyle.​ When soaked, seeds absorb water mainly through micropyle and make it available for germination. Micropyle is a tiny pore situated just close to hilum. ​

Fill in the blanks by choosing the correct alternative

(ii) Water is absorbed by the seed mainly through _______ (entire surface/micropyle).

Answer: Micropyle.

When soaked, seeds absorb water mainly through micropyle and make it available for germination. Micropyle is a tiny pore situated just close to hilum.