In Epigeous Germination, Which Structure Emerges Above Ground First

question 34

Multiple Choice

In epigeous germination, which structure emerges above ground first?

• A)cotyledon
• B)epicotyl
• C)hypocotyl
• D)coleoptile
• E)radicle

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Definitions:

Stabilizing Selection

Mode of natural selection in which an intermediate form of a trait is adaptive, and extreme forms are selected against.

Prenatal Care

Medical and healthcare provided to a pregnant woman before delivery, aiming to ensure the health of both the mother and the developing fetus.

Disruptive Selection

An evolutionary process that favors individuals at both extremes of a phenotypic range over those with intermediate phenotypes, leading to a split in the population.