Question

The hilum is a scar on the

• A. Fruit, where style was present
• B. Seed, where funicle was attached
• C. Seed, where micropyle was present
• D. Fruit, where it was attached to pedicel

Answer 1

The correct option is B Seed, where funicle was attached

Hilum

Hilum is the region of attachment of the ovule to the funicle.
After fertilisation, the ripened ovule and ovary are developed into seed and fruit respectively.
The hilum appears as a scar on the seed, where the funicle is attached to the ovule.


Final answer
c. Seed, where funicle was attached.