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What is the function of the micropyle in a seed?
BiologySexual Reproduction in Flowering PlantsNEET
Options:
  • A To protect the ovules
  • B To store food reserves
  • C To facilitate the entry of oxygen and water into the seed
  • D To enter a state of dormancy
Solution:
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The correct answer is: To facilitate the entry of oxygen and water into the seed
The micropyle remains as a small pore in the seed coat and facilitates the entry of oxygen and water into the seed during germination.

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