In a Young Seedling the Part of the Stem Below

question 59

Multiple Choice

In a young seedling the part of the stem below the cotyledons is called the

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

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