Question

Which part of embryo gives rise to root?

• A. Plumule
• B. Radicle
• C. Seed coat
• D. Cotyledons

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Radicle

The correct option is B.

Explanation of the correct option.

1. An embryo is the mass of cells that developed into a new organism.
2. In plants, it comprises plumule, radical and hypocotyl.
3. The radicle is the embryo root.
4. The seed germinates to form roots from the radicle.

Explanation of the incorrect options.

Option A:

1. Plumule is the embryo shoot.
2. Plumule develops to form the shoot in the plants,

Option C:

1. Seed coat is the outer covering of the seeds.
2. The seed coat ruptures during seed germination, which enables the development of radicle and plumule.

Option D:

Cotyledons are the seed leaves that provide nutrition during germination.

The roots are formed from the radicle of the embryo.