I am a distinct whitish oval scar on the concave side of the seed. Who am I?

Hilum

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Tegmen

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Testa

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Micropyle

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The correct option is A
Hilum

Hilum is a distinct whitish oval scar on the concave side of the seed. It represents the spot where the ovule was attached to the ovary wall through the placenta.

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I am a distinct whitish oval scar on the concave side of the seed. Who am I?

The correct option is A Hilum Hilum is a distinct whitish oval scar on the concave side of the seed. It represents the spot where the ovule was attached to the ovary wall through the placenta.

The correct option is A
Hilum

Hilum is a distinct whitish oval scar on the concave side of the seed. It represents the spot where the ovule was attached to the ovary wall through the placenta.