Question

The root of a baby plant just emerging from a seed is called

• A. Plumule
• B. Radicle
• C. Seed coat
• D. Endocarp

Answer 1

The correct option is B Radicle

• Radicle is the portion of an embryo emerging from the seed that gives rise to the root system of a plant.
• It emerges from seed through the micropyle and grows downward in the soil.
• Radicle emerges first followed by the plumule.

Thus the correct answer is option B.