Morphology of Flowering PlantsMedium

Question

Identify the part of the seed from the given figure which is destined to form root when the seed germinates.

Options

A.C
B.D
C.A
D.$B$

Solution

Sol. [Key Concept: Radicle and root development]

The radicle is the embryonic root and develops into the root system on germination. In the supplied labelled figure, C identifies the radicle. B identifies the plumule, which develops into the shoot. Hence, option (1).

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