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What type of underground stem is represented by a ginger rhizome?
What type of underground stem is represented by a ginger rhizome?
- Bulb
- Corm
- Rhizome (correct)
- Tuber
Which type of germination involves cotyledons being pushed out of the soil?
Which type of germination involves cotyledons being pushed out of the soil?
- Both Epigeal and Hypogeal
- Hypogeal germination
- Neither Epigeal nor Hypogeal
- Epigeal germination (correct)
Which type of root system does a bean seedling have?
Which type of root system does a bean seedling have?
- Fibrous root
- Taproot (correct)
- Adventitious root
- Prop root
Which plant structure in epigeal germination grows and pushes the young shoot above the soil?
Which plant structure in epigeal germination grows and pushes the young shoot above the soil?
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Which of the following is NOT an example of an underground storage organ?
Which of the following is NOT an example of an underground storage organ?
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Study Notes
Plant Structures
- A (Onion Bulb) is an example of a Bulb.
- B (Ginger rhizome) is an example of a Rhizome.
- C (Irish potato) is an example of a Tuber.
Germination Types
- Epigeal Germination: cotyledons are pushed out of the soil, and the hypocotyl elongates, forming an arch.
- Hypogeal Germination: cotyledons stay below the soil.
Seedling Development
- In epigeal germination, the epicotyl grows and pushes the young shoot above the soil.
- Tap root is a type of root system.
- Fibrous root is a type of root system.
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Multiple choice questions on seed germination types and plant organs, including bulb, rhizome, and tuber. Identify different parts of a plant and understand epigeal and hypogeal germination.
