Question

Fill in the blanks using correct words.

The seed is surrounded by two seed coats, outer tough (1) ........... and inner thin (2).............

• A. (1) testa, (2) tegmen
• B. (1) testa, (2) aleurone
• C. (1) testa, (2) hilum
• D. (1) testa (2) micropyle

Answer 1

The correct option is A (1) testa, (2) tegmen

The seed coat forms from the two integuments or outer layers of cell of the ovule, the inner integument forms the tegmen and the outer forms the testa. So, blank 1 and 2 are testa and tegmen respectively.
Thus, the correct answer is option (A).