Question

From given statements with reference to the embryo, which of these are incorrect?

a. A typical dicot embryo consists of an embryonal axis and $2$ cotyledons.

b. The portion of the embryonal axis above the level of cotyledons is hypocotyl.

c. The portion below the level of cotyledons is epicotyl.

d. The epicotyl terminates with the stem tip, and the hypocotyl terminates with the root tip.

• A. a and c
• B. b and c
• C. a and d
• D. c and d

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Epicotyl: It is the portion of the embryonal axis above the level of cotyledons. It terminates as plumule or stem tip.
Hypocotyl: It is the cylindrical part of the embryonal axis below the level of cotyledons. It terminates in the radicle or root tip.