The point at which the funiculus touches the ovule body is

Placenta

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Micropyle

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Hilum

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Chalaz

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Solution

The correct option is C Hilum
A hilum is the scar on a seed (or on an ovule) marking its point of attachment to the funicle.

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(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

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(A) The micropyle of the ovule close to the funicular as a result of $180^{o}$ curvature	(I) Primula
(B) The micropyle, chalaza and funiculus of the ovule are on the same vertical line	(II) Loranthus
(C) The body of the ovules is placed right angles to the funiculus and bends in such way that micropyle comes towards funiculus	(III) Helianthus
(D) The ovules are without integuments	(IV) Polygonum (V) Sphagnum

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