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Germination in which cotyledons come above the surface of soil is known as _________.

A

Epigeal

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Hypogeal

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Parthenocarpic

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Dioceous

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Solution

The correct option is A Epigeal
In many dicotyledons like beans, castor, and some monocotyledons, the cotyledon is pushed above the soil by rapid elongation of the hypocotyl and they function as photosynthetic organs till the establishment of the seedling. This kind of germination is known as epigeal germination.

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