NEET Sample Paper NEET Sample Test Paper-86

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    A typical angiospermous ovule is attached to the placenta by means of a stalk called X. Body of the ovule fuses with X in the region called Y. Identify X and Y.                          

    A) X - Funicle     Y - Hihim

    B) X - Hilum      Y - Funicle

    C) X - Funicle     Y - Micropyle

    D) X - Hilum      Y - Chalaza

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    [a] Ovule is an integumented megasporagium found in spermatophytes which develops into seed after fertilization. An angiospermic ovule is typically an ovoid and whitish structure. It occurs inside ovary where it is attached to a parenchymatous cushion called placenta either singly or in a cluster. The ovule is stalked. The stalk is called funiculus or funicle. The point of attachment of the body of the ovule with the funiculus is known as hilum.


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