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If the hypocotyl does not elongate, then it is ___________ germination.

A

hypogeal

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B

viviparous

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C

ovigeal

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D

epigeal

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Solution

The correct option is A
hypogeal

hypogeal

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Statement 2: Hypocotyl elongates in epigeal germination. Choose the correct statement.

Q. State True or False for the following statements regarding the difference between epigeal and hypogeal germination.
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2) In Hypogeal germination cotyledons remain in the ground.
3) Epicotyl elongates faster than hypocotyl, hence cotyledons pulled above.
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