Question

During seed germination, when cotyledons remain below the ground, it is called ________.
a) hypogeal germination
b) epigeal germination
c) viviparous germination
d) oviparous germination.

Answer 1

a. hypogeal germination

Answer 2

During seed germination, when cotyledons remain below the ground, it is called hypogeal germination.

In this type of germination, the fleshy cotyledons with enough stored foods remain below the ground.

As it is divided into epicotyl and hypocotyl, epicotyl pushes up above the ground to form the stem of the plant, while hypocotyl proceeds further downwards to form the roots.