I am a distinct whitish oval scar on the concave side of the seed. I represent the spot where the ovule was attached to the ovary wall through the placenta. 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

The 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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