Which part of the seed grows into the root of the new plant upon germination?

Embryo

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Cotyledon

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Radicle

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Plumule

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Solution

The correct option is C
Radicle

The radicle is the part of the seed that gives rise to the new plant. It is the first part of a seedling to emerge from the seed during the process of germination.

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The part of a seed which grows and develops into root on germination is:
(a) cotyledon
(b) plumule
(c) follicle
(d) radicle