The point at which funiculus touches the ovule is

Chalaza

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Hilum

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Raphe

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Endothelium

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Solution

The correct option is B Hilum
•Chalaza is portion of the ovule which is opposite to the region of attachment of nucellus, integuments and funiculus.
•Hilum is a structure by which body of ovule is attached to the funiculus.
•Raphe is a ridge showing the fusion of funiculus with the body of ovule.
•Endothelium is a specialized tissue present around the embryo sac which is formed by the specialization of integuments to perform the nutritive function of nucellus in the ovules in which nucellus degenerates at an early stage.
So, the correct answer is B.

Suggest Corrections

(a)	Micropyle of ovule close to funiculus as a result of $180^{o}$ curvature.	(i)	Dolichos
(b)	Micropyle, chalaza and funiculus of ovule are on the same vertical line.	(ii)	Loranthus
(c)	Body of ovule is placed right angles to funiculus and bends in such a way that micropyle comes towards funiculus.	(iii)	Helianthus
(d)	Ovules are without integuments	(iv)	Polygonum
		(v)	Sphagnum