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In hypogeal germination, the cotyledons remain ________ the soil (above/below).


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Solution

Germination:

  1. The process by which the embryo of a seed becomes active and grows into a new plant is called germination.
  2. Hypogeal germination refers to the rapid growth of the epicotyl under the soil due to which the cotyledons remain under the soil.
  3. The epicotyl is curved while the growth in order to avoid any damage.
  4. This germination extracts energy from the endosperm.

Final answer:

In hypogeal germination, the cotyledons remain below the soil.


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