Question

Pick odd one out?

• A. Epigeal germination
• B. Dicotyledonous
• C. Maize
• D. Hypocotyl
• E. sunflower

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Maize

The correct option is c.

Explanation of the correct option:

1. Maize is a monocotyledonous plant where as all other options are about Dicotyledonous.

Explanation of the incorrect option:

Option a:

1. In epigeal germination, the hypocotyl elongates rapidly and arches upwards pulling the cotyledons which move above the soil.

Option b:

1. A typical dicotyledonous embryo consists of radicle, embryonal axis and cotyledons.

Option d:

1. The portion of the axis of embryo tying below the base of cotyledons is called hypocotyl.

Option e:

1. Sunflower has two cotyledon in its embryo.
2. Thus, sunflower is an dicotyledonous plant.

Final answer: The odd one out is maize.