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Epigeal Germination

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In peas, (i) grows faster and the seeds remain (ii)__ ground

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(i) epicotyl (ii) below

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(i) hypocotyl (ii) above

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(i) epigeal (ii) below

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(i) hypogeal (ii) below

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Solution

The correct option is A
(i) epicotyl (ii) 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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