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Seeds - Structure and Germination — Question 10

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Question 1(x)

The kind of germination in which the cotyledons remain underground is :

  1. Viviparous germination
  2. Epigeal germination
  3. Vegetative germination
  4. Hypogeal germination
Answer

Hypogeal germination

Reason — When epicotyl elongates, the cotyledons remain underground. This type of germination is known as Hypogeal germination.