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

Epigeal germination

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Hypogeal germination

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Early germination

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The correct option is A
Epigeal germination

In Epigeal germination, the cotyledon rises above the ground after germinating. The cotyledons are brought above the ground due to elongation of the hypocotyl. This type of germination is seen in many dicotyledons like sunflower, castor, bean, etc.

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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.

Q. In some seeds, the hypocotyl as a whole elongates carrying the cotyledons and plumule out of seed and soil, this type of germination is called as _____________.

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

If the hypocotyl does not elongate, then it is ___________ germination.

Arrange the following set of terms in order, so as to be in logical sequence. Rewrite the correct order.
(a) Embryo, 1st male gamete, zygote, egg cell, micropyle.
(b) Zygote, embryo, seed, allogamy, fusion of gametes.
(c) Seed coat bursts, hypocotyl elongates, radicle grows downward, hypocotyl forms loop above the soil, epicotyl elongates.

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

The correct option is A Epigeal germination In Epigeal germination, the cotyledon rises above the ground after germinating. The cotyledons are brought above the ground due to elongation of the hypocotyl. This type of germination is seen in many dicotyledons like sunflower, castor, bean, etc.

The correct option is A
Epigeal germination

In Epigeal germination, the cotyledon rises above the ground after germinating. The cotyledons are brought above the ground due to elongation of the hypocotyl. This type of germination is seen in many dicotyledons like sunflower, castor, bean, etc.