The Protective Sheath That First Surrounds the Plumule of a Monocot

question 19

Multiple Choice

The protective sheath that first surrounds the plumule of a monocot is called the

• A) cotyledon.
• B) coleoptile.
• C) plumule.
• D) radicle.
• E) epicotyl.

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Definitions:

Erectile Tissue

Specialized tissue found in certain parts of the body like the penis and clitoris, which can become engorged with blood, causing the tissue to harden and expand.

Venules

Small veins that collect blood from capillary beds and join to form veins, facilitating the return of blood to the heart.

Engorgement

The swelling of bodily tissues, often due to an excessive accumulation of fluid or blood.

FSH Secretion

The release of Follicle-Stimulating Hormone, a gonadotropin responsible for promoting the growth of ovarian follicles in females and spermatogenesis in males, from the anterior pituitary gland.