Examples of Epigeal germination include _________ ?
Correct answer: B. Sword bean seed
- A. Maize
- B. Sword bean seed
- C. Broad bean seed
- D. Corn
Explanation
In epigeal germination, the hypocotyl elongates and lifts the cotyledons above the soil; sword bean is an example. Students may choose broad bean, but broad bean and maize generally show hypogeal germination, in which the cotyledons remain below the soil.
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