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Which grows first, the radicle or the plumule?


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Radicle

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Plumule

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Depends upon the type of seed

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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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