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JAMB Biology 1992 Question 27

Question 27

Growth and Development

Hypogeal germination is characterized by the

  1. A.emergence of the plumule out of the ground
  2. B.provision of nourishment by the endosperm
  3. C.elongation of the hypocotyl
  4. D.elongation of the epicotyl.
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Answer: D (elongation of the epicotyl.)

Explanation

In hypogeal germination the epicotyl grows longer, pushing the plumule up while the cotyledons stay below the soil.