NEET BIOLOGY

PLANT PHYSIOLOGY

PLANT GROWTH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the scientific name for the root that first emerges from the seed?
A
Radicle
B
Plumule
C
Monocot
D
Dicot
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -taproots . In taproot. …the root from the embryonic radicle. This primary root is a taproot.

Detailed explanation-2: -Radicle is the portion of an embryo emerging from the seed that gives rise to the root system of a plant. It emerges from seed through the micropyle and grows downward in the soil. Radicle emerges first followed by the plumule.

Detailed explanation-3: -Germination in Monocots As the seed germinates, the radicle emerges and forms the first root. In epigeous monocots (such as onion), the single cotyledon will bend, forming a hook and emerge before the coleoptile (Figure 18.4. 5).

Detailed explanation-4: -Radicle is the first part of the seedling. Plumule grows after the radicle. The radicle makes the root of the plant. Plumule makes the plant shoot.

Detailed explanation-5: -<br> Tap roots are the roots developed from the radicle of embryo and persists and grows directly into primary root. <br> Fibrous roots are thin, thread-like branched roots developing from base of stem.

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