Refer the given diagram of a typical dicotyledonous seed with a labelled part Q. Which of the following is correct regarding it?
A
Part Q is well laden with nutrients and serves as a food reserve
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B
The first two leaves seen in a seedling are always formed by part Q
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C
Part Q gives rise to the stem, leaves and parts of shoot system of the new plant
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D
Both B and C
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Solution
The correct option is D Part Q gives rise to the stem, leaves and parts of shoot system of the new plant The diagram shows the dicotyledon seed (two cotyledons) of angiosperm. A seed consist of the embryo which is protected by the cotyledons. The embryo has three parts plumule, radicle, and hypocotyl. The hypocotyl grows upwards and gives rise to stem, leaves and aerial parts of plants while the radical give rise to the root system. Plumule is a bud situated above the hypocotyl and consist of epicotyl and leaves.