What is the hilum in a seed?

What is the hilum in a seed?
  1. A scar on the seed coat
  2. A small pore on the seed coat
  3. The endosperm in mature seeds
  4. The embryo in a seed

Solution

The hilum is a scar on the seed coat through which the developing seeds were attached to the fruit.

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