Question

In which group of plants, cotyledons appear above the soil during germination?

• A. Ragi and mustard
• B. Mustard and beans
• C. Groundnut and jowar
• D. Wheat and paddy

Answer 1

The correct option is B Mustard and beans

• In the case of epigeal germination, the seeds germinate and the growth of hypocotyl takes place at a rapid pace.
• The hypocotyle allows the root to grow fast and the seeds along with the cotyledons are pulled outside the layer of the soil.
• The leaves emerge from the cotyledons which can be observed above the layer of the soil.
• This type of germination is seen in the seeds of beans, mustard, castor, papaya, cotton, etc.
• Thus, the correct answer is option B.