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JAMB Biology 1985 Question 37

Question 37

Growth and Development

Germination which results in the cotyledons being brought above ground is called

  1. A.hypocotyl
  2. B.epicotyl
  3. C.epigeal
  4. D.hypogeal
  5. E.plumule
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Answer: C (epigeal)

Explanation

In epigeal germination (e.g. bean) the hypocotyl grows and lifts the cotyledons above the soil. In hypogeal germination they stay below.