Give two differences in each of the following pairs:
Epigeal germination and hypogeal germination

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Epigeal germination Hypogeal germination
i) Cotyledons are observed being pushed above the ground. Cotyledons are observed being underground.
ii) Elongation of hypocotyl Elongation of epicotyl

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	Epigeal germination	Hypogeal germination
i)	Cotyledons are observed being pushed above the ground.	Cotyledons are observed being underground.
ii)	Elongation of hypocotyl	Elongation of epicotyl

Give two differences in each of the following pairs: Epigeal germination and hypogeal germination

Epigeal germinationHypogeal germination i)Cotyledons are observed being pushed above the ground.Cotyledons are observed being underground.ii)Elongation of hypocotylElongation of epicotyl

Give two differences in each of the following pairs:
Epigeal germination and hypogeal germination

Epigeal germination Hypogeal germination
i) Cotyledons are observed being pushed above the ground. Cotyledons are observed being underground.
ii) Elongation of hypocotyl Elongation of epicotyl