Question

Statement 1: In epigeal germination, cotyledons are pushed above the ground.
Statement 2: Hypocotyl elongates in epigeal germination. Choose the correct statement.

• A. Only statement 1 is correct.
• B. Both the statements are false.
• C. Only statement 2 is correct.
• D. Both the statements are correct.

Answer 1

The correct option is D Both the statements are correct.

Epigeal germination takes place above the ground. In this kind of germination, cotyledons are pushed above the ground. The hypocotyl elongates, while the epicotyl remains the same in length. This results in the hypocotyl pushing the cotyledon upwards.