Ovule has integuments which encircle the nucellus except at the tip where a small opening is present called:

Chalaza

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Hilum

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Micropyle

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Funicle

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Solution

The correct option is C Micropyle
Micropyle is opening in the ovule where integuments are absent. It allows pollen tubes to enter in ovule.
Chalaza is the base of ovule. Funicle is the stalk and hilum is the junction of funicle and body of ovule.

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Column I	Column II
A. Funicle	I. Small opening of ovule
B. Integuments	II. Stalk of ovule
C. Chalaza	III. Protective envelope
D. Hilum	IV. Junction part of ovule and stalk
E. Micropyle	V. Base of ovule