Question

During germination, if the cotyledons remain under the soil, then such seeds are called:

• A. Epigeal
• B. Hypogeal
• C. Perigeal
• D. Progeal

Answer 1

The correct option is B Hypogeal

During germination, if the cotyledons remain under the soil, then such seeds are called a hypogeal seed. It is a type of germination in which cotyledons remain below the ground level. In this type, the seeds remain non-photosynthetic.

So, the correct option is 'Hypogeal'.