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The chalaza in an ovule functions primarily to:

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Anchor the ovule to the placenta and facilitate nutrient transport Correct Form the seed coat Develop into the embryo sac Produce the funiculus

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The chalaza is the region where the integuments and nucellus meet; it plays a role in nutrient transfer from the placenta to the ovule. This follows from NCERT principle where the relation explains the outcome clearly for students in simple steps.

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Explanation

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