Practice Epigeal Germination (6.4.1.1) - Seeds: Structure and Germination

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Question 1.
What is epigeal germination?
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Think about the position of cotyledons.
Question 2.
Name a plant that shows epigeal germination.
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Consider common vegetables.
3Question 3.
What does epigeal germination involve?
- Seeds stay underground
- Cotyledons come above the soil
- Only roots emerge
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Think about the positioning of the cotyledons.
4Question 4.
Is bean germination epigeal?
- True
- False
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Recall the example discussed in class.
Question 5.
Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of epigeal versus hypogeal germination in specific environmental conditions.
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Consider the survival strategies of plants in varying environments.
Question 6.
How might climate change impact the processes of epigeal and hypogeal germination?
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Think about how each type relies on specific environmental factors.

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