Question on: JAMB Biology - 2024
Which of the following plants shows hypogeal germination?
A
Castor oil
B
Groundnut
C
Maize
D
Orange
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Correct Option: C
Hypogeal germination is a type of seed germination where the cotyledons remain underground.
- Maize: Exhibits hypogeal germination. The hypocotyl does not elongate significantly, and the cotyledons stay below the soil surface.
- Castor oil, groundnut, and orange: Show epigeal germination, where the cotyledons are pushed above the ground.
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