Question

This develops into shoot of the baby plant

• A. Radicle
• B. Plumule
• C. Cotyledon
• D. Hilum

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Plumule

The correct option is (B):

1. At the micropylar end of the embryo sac, the embryo is developed from the zygote.
2. It is formed as a result of the fusion of a male gamete fused with the egg cell.
3. Majorly 2 portions are present in the embryo- Plumule and radicle
4. Radical develops into root and plumule develops into the shoot.

Explanation of the incorrect options
Option (A):
Radical develop into roots of the new plant
Option (C):

1. The fleshy part or seed leaves present beneath the seed coat are called cotyledon.
2. It provides nourishment to the germinating seed.

Option (D):

1. The hilum is the tiny opening present in the seed coat which absorbs water.
2. The hilum is the site where the ovule fuses with the funicle.

Final answer: Plumule develops into the shoot of the baby plant.