If the radicle is removed, the plant would still grow the root using tissues from the plumule.

True

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False

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Solution

The correct option is B
False

The root is formed by radicle and the shoot is formed by plumule. Thier roles are irreplaceable. If the radicle is removed the germinated seed, the root will not be formed as hence the plant will not survive.

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Plumule is the future root and radicle is the future shoot of the plant.

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