In peas, grows faster and the seeds remain ground.

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The correct options are
A epicotyl
D below
Peas show hypogeal germination. The epicotyl elongates and forms the root system, the plumule elongates and forms the shoot system. Since epicotyl elongates, the cotyledons remain underground.

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In peas, grows faster and the seeds remain ground.

The correct options are A epicotyl D belowPeas show hypogeal germination. The epicotyl elongates and forms the root system, the plumule elongates and forms the shoot system. Since epicotyl elongates, the cotyledons remain underground.

The correct options are
A epicotyl
D below
Peas show hypogeal germination. The epicotyl elongates and forms the root system, the plumule elongates and forms the shoot system. Since epicotyl elongates, the cotyledons remain underground.