Question

Which part of the embryo give rise to shoot (stem and leaves)?

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

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Plumule

The correct option is A.

Explanation of the correct option.

1. The embryo is the cellular mass of a seed that develops into a new plant.
2. It have three main parts; plumule, radical and hypocotyl.
3. Plumule is the embryo shoot.
4. The plumule develops to form the stems in the plant.

Explanation of the incorrect options.

Option B:

1. Radicle is the embryo root.
2. Radicle develops to form the root of the plant.

Option C:

1. The seed coat is the exterior covering of the seed.
2. The seed coat ruptures during germination, allowing the development of plumule and radicle.

Option D:

The seed leaves in an embryo are called cotyledons.

The shoot is developed from the plumule.