Question

Coleoptile and coleorhiza are the protective sheaths covering _________ and ___________ respectively.

• A. Plumule, epicotyl
• B. Radicle, plumule
• C. Plumule, radicle
• D. Radicle, hypocotyl

Answer 1

The correct option is C Plumule, radicle

The part of embryonic axis between the plumule and point of attachment of cotyledons is called epicotyl. The epicotyl bearing shoot apex and leaf primordia is enclosed in a foliar structure called coleoptile. The radicle and root cap are enclosed in a sheath called coleorhiza.

So, the correct option is 'Plumule, radicle'.