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When hypocotyl elongates and rises above the ground, it is called ___.

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Epigeal germination

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Hypogeal germination

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early germination

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Late germination

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Solution

The correct option is A
Epigeal germination

In Epigeal germination, the cotyledon rises above the ground after germinating.

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When hypocotyl elongates and rises above the ground, it is called ___.

Q. State True or False for the following statements regarding the difference between epigeal and hypogeal germination.
1) In Epigeal germination cotyledons are pushed above the ground.
2) In Hypogeal germination cotyledons remain in the ground.
3) Epicotyl elongates faster than hypocotyl, hence cotyledons pulled above.
4) Hypocotyl elongates faster than epicotyl, hence cotyledons remain below.

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Q. Statement 1: In epigeal germination, cotyledons are pushed above the ground.
Statement 2: Hypocotyl elongates in epigeal germination. Choose the correct statement.

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