Question

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

• A. (i) epicotyl (ii) below
• B. (i) hypocotyl (ii) above
• C. (i) epigeal (ii) below
• D. (i) hypogeal (ii) below

Answer 1

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.