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The part that grows from inside the seed towards the soil is called the …………….. .

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radicle
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root hairs
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plumule
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fibrous root
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Solution

The correct option is A radicle
The radicle is the first part of a seedling (a growing plant embryo) to emerge from the seed during the process of germination. The radicle is the embryonic root of the plant, and grows downward in the soil (the shoot emerges from the plumule).

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