A seed obtains water from the environment, swells and consequently the seed coat ruptures allowing the elongating radicle to come out and form the root system.

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Germination is the process of formation of a seedling from the embryo. A seed obtains water from the environment, swells and consequently, the seed coat ruptures allowing the elongating radicle to come out and form the root system. Also, the plumule emerges out of the soil to form the shoot system.

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The seed obtains water from the environment. The seed swells and consequently the seed coat ruptures allowing the elongating radicle to come out and form the root system.

Q. After absorption of water, the seed coat becomes _______ and the radicle pierce out through it forming the _______ system.

Q. After absorption of water, the seed coat becomes and the radicle pierce out through it forming the system.

Q. Which of the following is the correct sequence of events happening during germination of a seed
1. The hypocotyl of the germinating seed elongates and pushes the cotyledon above ground
2. Seed absorbs water by wicking moisture through the seed coat into the seed
3.The exterior of the seed cracks open
4. The radicle emerges from the seed and forms into the root

Regarding the assertion and reason, select the right option.

Assertion (A): In dicots during germination, the hypocotyl breaks the seed coat and moves in an upward direction to form the shoot system.

Reason (R): The radicle in the embryo breaks the seed coat and moves in downward direction to form root system.

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