Which of the Following Structures Is the First to Emerge

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of the following structures is the first to emerge from the germinating seed of a eudicot such as the garden bean?

• A)the embryonic root
• B)the shoot sheath
• C)the embryonic shoot hook
• D)cotyledons

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Definitions:

Amino Acids

Organic compounds that combine to form proteins, serving as the building blocks of proteins and are essential for the synthesis of hormones and neurotransmitters.

Glycerol

A colorless, odorless, sweet-tasting liquid that serves as a backbone for triglycerides and is an important intermediate in carbohydrate and lipid metabolism.

Glycogenesis

The process of converting glucose into glycogen for storage in the liver and muscle cells.

Glycogen

Glycogen is a multi-branched polysaccharide of glucose that serves as a form of energy storage in animals and fungi, predominantly stored in the liver and muscle tissues.