Question

State whether the following statement is true or false. If false, rewrite the correct form of the statement by changing the word/words-

Pea seed shows hypogeal germination.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

Hypogeal germination:

1. In the hypogeal type of germination, the seed remains inside the soil.
2. This is due to the fact that the epicotyl elongates faster than the hypocotyl so that the cotyledons remain inside the soil.
3. Hypocotyl is the part of the axis of the embryo lying below the point where cotyledons are attached.
4. For example, wheat, rice, maize, pea, groundnut, mango, etc.

Final answer: The given statement is true.