Question

Which structure of a seed serves as the tiny pore for the entry of water and oxygen during germination?

Options

• Micropyle

• Hilum

• Perisperm

• Testa

Answer 1

The micropyle of the seed, which corresponds to the micropyle of the ovule, serves as the tiny pore for the entry of water and oxygen during germination. This is essential for activating metabolic processes in the germinating embryo.