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Question
What is the role played by the hypocotyl in epigeal germination?
Solution
Germination of a seed that takes place above the ground is called epigeal germination. In epigeal germination, the hypocotyl grows to form a loop above the soil. It then straightens pushing the cotyledons above the ground.
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