Question

functions of micropile​

Answer 1

Answer:

The micropyle helps in absorbing the water at the time of germination of the seed. It is through this micropyle the root emerges out at the time of germination of the seed

Hilum is a scar or mark left on a seed coat by the former attachment to the ovary wall or to the funiculus (which in turn attaches to the ovary wall). On a bean seed, the hilum is called the "eye".

Answer 2

Functions of micropyle:

(i) When soaked in water, the seeds absorb water mainly through the micropyle and make it available to the embryo for germination.

(ii) It helps in diffusion of respiratory gases for the growing embryo.