What part of the plant does the plumule develop into?

Shoot

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Root

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Root cap

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is A Shoot
Plumule is a part of the seed embryo which develops into shoots, bearing first leaves.
The radicle grows downwards and develops into roots.
The root cap is a thin layer of cells protecting the tip of the growing roots.

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Q. What part of the plant does the plumule develop into?

The part of a seed which grows and develops into root on germination is:
(a) cotyledon
(b) plumule
(c) follicle
(d) radicle

Name the following
(a) A monocotyledonous endospermic seed.
(b) A chemical used in experiments, which absorbs oxygen.
(c) Part of the plumule above the embryonic axis of the seed.
(d) A plant which shows viviparous germination.
(e) The layer of endosperm of maize, rich in protein.
(f) A seed with folded plumule leaves.