Question

A bean seed germinates by ____________germination.

Answer 1

Seed germination:

1. Seed germination refers to the sprouting of a seed, spore, or any other part usually after a period of dormancy.

Hypogeal germination:

1. Hypogeal germination refers to the germination of a plant that takes place below the ground.
2. Seeds of maize plants germinate through hypogeal germination.

Epigeal germination:

1. Epigeal germination refers to the germination of a plant that takes place above the ground.
2. The germination of a bean seed takes place above the ground i.e epigeal germination takes place.

Final answer: A bean seed germinates by epigeal germination.