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The placenta is attached to the developing seed near the

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Chalaza
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Testa
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C
Hilum
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Micropyle
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Solution

The correct option is C Hilum
Testa:

The outer coat of seed is called testa.

Hilum:

The ovules are attached to the placenta. The hilum is a scar on the seed coat which represents the point of attachment of the developing seeds to the fruit.



Micropyle:

The small pore in the ovule through which the pollen tube enters the embryo sac is termed micropyle.

Chalaza:

Chalaza is the region of the ovule situated opposite to the micropylar opening in the plants.

Final answer:

b. Hilum

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