Differentiate between epigeal germination and hypogeal germination.

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Epigeal germination:
1. Cotyledons are pushed above the ground (1 Marks)
2. Hypocotyl elongates faster (1 Marks)
3. Usually occurs in dicots (1 Marks)

Hypogeal germination:
1. Cotyledons remains underground (1 Marks)
2. Epicotyl elongates faster (1 Marks)
3. Usually occurs in monocots (1 Marks)

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Differentiate between epigeal germination and hypogeal germination.

Epigeal germination: 1. Cotyledons are pushed above the ground (1 Marks) 2. Hypocotyl elongates faster (1 Marks) 3. Usually occurs in dicots (1 Marks) Hypogeal germination: 1. Cotyledons remains underground (1 Marks) 2. Epicotyl elongates faster (1 Marks) 3. Usually occurs in monocots (1 Marks)

Epigeal germination:
1. Cotyledons are pushed above the ground (1 Marks)
2. Hypocotyl elongates faster (1 Marks)
3. Usually occurs in dicots (1 Marks)

Hypogeal germination:
1. Cotyledons remains underground (1 Marks)
2. Epicotyl elongates faster (1 Marks)
3. Usually occurs in monocots (1 Marks)