Biology
Radicle emerges out of the seed earlier than plumule. State one advantage served by this.
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The Radicle emerges out of the seed earlier than the plumule and absorbs water and essential nutrients from the soil. This helps the plumule to grow and allows for photosynthesis to occur by providing raw materials.
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State whether the following statements are True or False.
- Some seeds have no cotyledons.
- Warmth is necessary for the germination of seed.
- All seed have two cotyledons.
- Oxygen is necessary for the germination of seed.
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- Radicle
- Cotyledons
- Endosperm
- Micropyle
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Column A Column B a) Radicle (i) Shoot b) Plumule (ii) Store food material c) Cotyledon (iii) Root d) Testa (iv) Absorb water needed for germination e) Micropyle (v) Protection of seed