Question

which of the following statements about germination is false?
a) the cotyledons remain below ground in epigeal germination.
b) broad bean seeds show hypogeal germination.
c) the first stage in germination is always the absorption of water.
d) in epigeal germination the hypocotyl elongates.

Answer 1

Option c)
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Answer 2

Answer:

correct answer is A because Epigeal germination: Seed germination in dicots in which the cotyledons come above the soil surface. In this type, the hypocotyl elongates and raises the cotyledons above the ground surface, it is called as epigeous or epigeal germination.