Question

The process of germination is described in the following sentences but not in correct order. Write the correct order for the process of germination.

1. The cotyledons fall on the ground.

2. The radicle grows to form the root of the plant

3. The shoot appears and leaf can also be seen.

4. Seed is covered in the soil where it gets sufficient air, water and warmth.

• A. $1\to 2\to 3\to 4$
• B. $4\to 2\to 3\to 1$
• C. $4\to 3\to 2\to 1$
• D. $4\to 3\to 1\to 2$

Answer 1

The correct option is B

$4\to 2\to 3\to 1$

When conditions are right the seed starts to take in water and swells up. The radicle emerges first. The radical grows down into soil and forms root. The plumule grows up and continues to grow to penetrate out through the soil. It then forms shoot and leaves open out. The cotyledons fall to the ground after that.