AP BIOLOGY

PLANTS

PLANT REPRODUCTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In a seed, the plumule grows into ____
A
The shoot
B
The leaves
C
The roots
D
The branch
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Plumule is the part of the embryo which emerges from the seed and develops into the shoot of the plant. It further develops organs such as the stem, flowers, fruits and seeds. Since the plumule forms the shoot of the plant, it is responsible for performing photosynthesis.

Detailed explanation-2: -Plumules: It is part of the seed embryo, which develops into the shoot after seed germination. Also called a baby plant or new plant arising from the seed embryo.

Detailed explanation-3: -Radical develops into root and plumule develops into shoot.

Detailed explanation-4: -The root is the first to emerge from the seed. As it grows, it anchors the plant to the ground, and begins absorbing water through the root. After the root absorbs water, the shoot begins to emerge from the seed.

Detailed explanation-5: -Plumule is the embryonic shoot of the plant. Radicle is the first part of the seedling. Plumule grows after the radicle. The radicle makes the root of the plant.

There is 1 question to complete.