Question

Which of the following comes first out of the soil in the bean seed?

• A. Hypocotyl
• B. Radicle
• C. Leaf foliage
• D. Epicotyl

Answer 1

The correct option is A Hypocotyl

• The hypocotyl elongates rapidly and arches upwards, pulling the cotyledons which move above the soil.
• Bean, cotton, papaya, gourd, castor, and onion have germination of this kind i.e. epigeal germination.

So the correct option is 'Hypocotyl'.