Biology
Seeds germinate in two ways. The type in which the cotyledons remain underground is called (P) …………… germination. During this type of germination, the (Q) …………… elongates faster.
- P — Epigeal, Q — Hypocotyl
- P — Epigeal, Q — Epicotyl
- P — Hypogeal, Q — Epicotyl
- P — Hypogeal, Q — Hypocotyl
Related Questions
Which of the following statements holds true for a maize grain?
- The maize grain is a ripened ovary containing a single seed.
- The fruit wall and seed coat are fused together.
- The outermost layer of the endosperm is rich in protein.
- All of the above.
Seema observed different kinds of seeds which can be categorised on the basis of certain features like cotyledons, endosperm, etc. She recorded her observations as follows :
P- Seeds are dicotyledonous and exalbuminous.
Q- Seeds are monocotyledonous and albuminous.
R- Cotyledons are rich in protein.
S- Stored food material is rich in starch.
Which of her above observations match with bean seeds?
- R and Q
- Q and S
- S and P
- P and R
Correct the following false statements by changing the first/last word only.
(a) Plumule develops into the root system.
(b) Testa is the thin inner layer of the seed coat.
(c) Endothelium separates the endosperm and embryonic region in the maize grain.
(d) Hypocotyl elongates faster in hypogeal germination.
(e) Germination is the period of rest in a seed.
Name the following:
(a) A monocotyledonous endospermic seed.
(b) A chemical used in experiments which absorbs oxygen.
(c) Part of the plumule above the embryonic axis of the seed.
(d) A plant which shows viviparous germination.
(e) The layer of endosperm of maize rich in protein.
(f) A seed with folded plumule leaves.