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(iv) Germination in pea is _______ (epigeal/hypogeal).

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Answer: Hypogeal.

Hypogeal germination is characterised by the retention of the cotyledons underground and the hypocotyl remains in the soil along with the cotyledon. The epicotyl region emerges out of the soil.

Pea, mango, and rice undergo hypogeal germination.

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Give two differences in each of the following pairs :
(a) Epigeal germination and hypogeal germination
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(c) Bean seed and maize grain.

How do you distinguish between hypogeal germination and epigeal germination? What is the role of cotyledon(s) and the endosperm in the germination of seeds?

Q. Choose the correct match out of the following.

	List I		List II
A	Ex-albuminous seed	1	Hypocotyl grows faster
B	Epigeal germination	2	Endospermic seed
C	Albuminous seed	3	Non-endospermic seed
D	Hypogeal germination	4	Epicotyl grows faster

Q. Write the difference between epigeal and hypogeal germination.

Q. Write any two difference between hypogeal germination and epigeal germination.

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Fill in the blanks by choosing the correct alternative​ (iv) Germination in pea is _______ (epigeal/hypogeal). ​ ​

Answer: Hypogeal.​ ​ Hypogeal germination is characterised by the retention of the cotyledons underground and the hypocotyl remains in the soil along with the cotyledon. The epicotyl region emerges out of the soil. ​ Pea, mango, and rice undergo hypogeal germination.​ ​

Fill in the blanks by choosing the correct alternative

(iv) Germination in pea is _______ (epigeal/hypogeal).

Answer: Hypogeal.

Hypogeal germination is characterised by the retention of the cotyledons underground and the hypocotyl remains in the soil along with the cotyledon. The epicotyl region emerges out of the soil.

Pea, mango, and rice undergo hypogeal germination.