Question

    Cotyledon remains in the soil and plumule grows or is pushed upward by the elongation of epicotyl. This type of germination is called____ 

    A Epigeal germination Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Epicotyl germination Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Hypogeal germination Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D A&B Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    In monocot plants, the cotyledon remains in the soil and plumule grows or is pushed upward by the elongation of epicotyl. This type of germination is called hypogeal germination since the cotyledon is below or inside the soil.

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