An ovule is attached to the placenta by a stalk known as:
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hilum
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funiculus
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nucellus
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micropyle
B
Correct answer
Explanation
The funiculus is the stalk-like structure that connects the ovule to the placenta, providing nutrients and support during development. The hilum is the attachment scar, nucellus is nutritive tissue within the ovule, and micropyle is the opening for pollen entry.