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Biology Question on Kingdom Plant

The integument of Cycas ovule is hard on account of

A

testa

B

tegmen

C

sclerotesta

D

sarcotesta

Answer

sclerotesta

Explanation

Solution

Integument of Cycas is divisible into three layers - outer fleshy layer (sarcotesta), middle stony layer (sclerotesta) and inner fleshy layer (endotesta). Sclerotesta provides hardness to the seed coat.