The part of the plant embryo that develops into the root is the: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The part of the plant embryo that develops into the root is the:
A. Radicle
B. Plumule
C. Epicotyl
D. Hypocotyl
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
The radicle is the embryonic root, emerging first during germination, and develops into the primary root system. The plumule develops into the shoot, hypocotyl is below cotyledons, epicotyl above cotyledons. The radicle grows downward (positively geotropic) to anchor and absorb water.

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