In hypogeal seed germination, the structure help to push the cotyledon inside the soil is
A
hypocotyl
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B
plumule
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C
radicle
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D
epicotyl
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Solution
The correct option is D epicotyl
The region of the axis between the point of attachment of cotyledons and the plumule is called epicotyl. The region of the axis below the cotyledons is called hypocotyl.
In hypogeal germination epicotyl elongates faster and push the cotyledon to be inside the soil.