Question

The type of germination exhibited by garden pea, which pushes the cotyledons above the soil surface during seedling emergence, is known as:

A Epigeal Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B Hypogeal Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C Hypo-epigeal Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D Epi-hypogeal Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

In epigeal germination, the cotyledons come out of the soil due to elongation of the hypocotyl. Garden pea displays this type of germination, aiding photosynthesis at early stages.

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