Which grows first, the radicle or the plumule?

Radicle

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Plumule

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Solution

The correct option is A
Radicle

The radicle grows first because the roots need to stabilise the plant before the leaves and stem grow, and the roots gather water and nutrients from the soil which are needed to continue growing.

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Which grows first, the radicle or the plumule?

The correct option is A Radicle The radicle grows first because the roots need to stabilise the plant before the leaves and stem grow, and the roots gather water and nutrients from the soil which are needed to continue growing.

The correct option is A
Radicle

The radicle grows first because the roots need to stabilise the plant before the leaves and stem grow, and the roots gather water and nutrients from the soil which are needed to continue growing.