The hilum on a dicot seed is
AA scar of attachment to fruit
BA pore for pollen tube entry
CAn opening for radicle exit
DA protective layer over plumule
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. A scar of attachment to fruit
Hilum is the scar where the seed was attached to the fruit (via funicle). Above it lies the micropyle (a small pore, originally for pollen tube entry; later helps radicle and water entry).
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