Germination, Types of germination 2

Question 1

Germination

Answer 1

Process when the dormant embryo in a seed begins to grow. The seed absorbs water,,swells up and the seed coat ruptures.First, the radical elongates and grows into root .Next, the plumule grows upwards and becomes shoot.

Question 2

Radicle gives rise to

Answer 2

root

Question 3

Plumule gives rise to

Answer 3

Shoot

Question 4

Epigeal Germination

Answer 4

The cotyledons are pushed above the ground due to rapid elongation of the hypocotyl.

Question 5

Hypogeal germination

Answer 5

The cotyledons remain below the soil or just on the surface of soil.

Question 6

Rapid elongation of the hypocotyl occurs in….

Answer 6

Epigeal germination

Question 7

Rapid elongation of the epicotyl occurs in …

Answer 7

hypogeal germination

Question 8

Viviparous germination

Answer 8

Germination of seed while it is still attached to the parent plant and is nourished by it.

Question 9

Example of plants showing viviparous germination

Answer 9

Rhizophora, Sonneratia, Heritiera