Question

Which among the following is not correct about embryo inside the seed?

(a) An embryo contains cotyledons, radicle and plumule

(b) Cotyledons store food and provide nourishment to the developing plumule and radicle

(c) A plumule develops into roots

(d) Cotyledons are also called as seed leaves

I had been asked this question in homework.

Query is from Flowering Plants Morphology topic in division Morphology of Flowering Plants of Biology – Class 11

Answer 1

Correct answer is (c) A plumule develops into roots

Easiest explanation: An embryo contains cotyledons, radicle and plumule. Cotyledons store food and provide nourishment to the developing plumule and radicle. A plumule develops into roots. Cotyledons are also called as seed leaves.