Question

State True or False for the following statements regarding the difference between epigeal and hypogeal germination.
1) In Epigeal germination cotyledons are pushed above the ground.
2) In Hypogeal germination cotyledons remain in the ground.
3) Epicotyl elongates faster than hypocotyl, hence cotyledons pulled above.
4) Hypocotyl elongates faster than epicotyl, hence cotyledons remain below.

• A. T F F T
• B. T T F F
• C. T F T F
• D. F T T F

Answer 1

The correct option is B T T F F

Statements 1 and 2 are TRUE and statements 3 and 4 are FALSE regarding the difference between epigeal and hypogeal germination.
3) Epicotyl elongates faster than hypocotyl, hence cotyledons remain below
4)Hypocotyl elongates faster than epicotyl, hence cotyledons are pulled above.