Question

Give 3 differences between Hilum and Micropyle ?

Answer 1

Answer:

Here are the differences

Explanation :

• Hilum :

1. It is a eliptical scar found on the seed marking a point of attachment of funicle
2. partially covered by curuncle (external stucture that covers entire micropyle)
3. Hilum is a point which attaches to the ovule to the placenta.

• Micropyle:

1. Micropyle is the small opening in the integuments of ovulue to which enanles the sperm to acsess the ovum during fertilisation
2. Totally covered by curuncle
3. Water is absorbed by the micropyle into the embryo during the germination of seed

Answer 2

defination:                                                                                                     Hilum: Hilum is the elliptical scar found on the seed, marking a point of attachment of the funicle.

Micropyle: Micropyle is the small opening in the integuments of the ovule which enable the sperms to access the ovum during fertilization.