What is the small opening in the integuments of an ovule called?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Micropyle
The small opening left in one or both integuments of an ovule is called the micropyle. The pollen tube commonly enters the ovule through this opening during fertilisation. The chalaza is the end opposite the micropyle, the nucellus is internal ovular tissue, and the embryo sac is the female gametophyte containing the egg apparatus and central cell.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Micropyle
Why is this the correct answer?
The small opening left in one or both integuments of an ovule is called the micropyle. The pollen tube commonly enters the ovule through this opening during fertilisation. The chalaza is the end opposite the micropyle, the nucellus is internal ovular tissue, and the embryo sac is the female gametophyte containing the egg apparatus and central cell.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 Biology question. Chapter: Morphology of Flowering Plants. Topic: flowers.
