Question

Root cap of the embryo develops from:

• A. Basal cell
• B. Apical cell
• C. Hypophysis
• D. Hypocotyl

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Hypophysis

The formation of the root apex involves derivatives of both the basal and apical cells of the two-cell embryo, the hypophyseal region derived from the topmost cell of the suspensor is incorporated into the embryo proper, giving rise to part of the root cap.

So, the correct option is 'Hypophysis'.