Question

Give two differences in each of the following pairs: <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> [Review Questions - Pg No.54 - LAT - 4]

• Epigeal germination and hypogeal germination
• Coleorhiza and coleoptile.
• Bean seed and maize grain.

Answer 1

Answer

Epigeal germination	Hypogeal germination
The cotyledons are pushed above the ground.	The cotyledons are under the ground.
Common in the dicotyledonous seeds.	Common in the monocotyledonous seeds.

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Coleorhiza	Coleoptile
The outer protective layer of the radicle is known as Coleorhiza.	The outer protective layer of the plumule is known as Coleoptile.
It is situated below the embryonic region.	It is situated in the upper embryonic region.

Bean seed	Maize grain
Bean seeds are dicotyledonous seeds.	Maize grains are monocotyledonous seeds
The embryo size is large.​​​​​​​	The embryo size is small.