Which of These Events Happens First in Nearly All Seed

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which of these events happens first in nearly all seed germination?

• A) The radicle emerges from the seed to obtain water and nutrients from the soil.
• B) The hypocotyl elongates to lift cotyledons aboveground.
• C) The cotyledons appear aboveground, turn green, and photosynthesize.
• D) The cotyledons disappear as their stored nutrition is used.

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