Testa and tegmen of a seed are

Active embryo

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Micropyle end

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Chalazal end

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Protective layers

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Solution

The correct option is A Active embryo
Seed is fertilized and ripened the ovule. It contains an active embryo. It reserves food for its development. Each seed is covered by two protective seed coats. The outer seed coat is called as testa and inner seed coat is called as tegmen. Micropyle is present on the covering of the seed.
Thus, the correct answer is option A.

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