Question

Statement 1: Micropyle helps in the diffusion of respiratory gases and water.

Statement 2: Micropyle is situated close to tegmen.

• A. Statement 1 is true and statement 2 is false
• B. Statement 1 is false and statement 2 is true
• C. Both the statements are false
• D. Both the statements are true

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Statement 1 is true and statement 2 is false

Micropyle is a tiny pore situated close to the hilum. It is the opening through which the pollen tube had entered the ovule. It provides for the diffusion of respiratory gases for the growing embryo.