Question

Choose the correct option(s) for the characteristics of hypogeal germination.

• A. Epicotyl elongates
• B. Hypocotyl elongates
• C. Cotyledons remain below the ground
• D. Cotyledons are lifted above the ground

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (C)

The correct options are
A

Epicotyl elongates

C

Cotyledons remain below the ground

The part of the embryo which is present above the point of attachment of cotyledons in a seed is called as epicotyl. When the seed germinates, if epicotyl elongates, then the cotyledons remain below the ground and the plumule grows into a shoot. Such type of germination is called as hypogeal germination.
Examples: gram, pea, maize, etc.