A protective sheath surrounding the radicle is:
Correct answer: B. Coleorrhiza
- A. Coleoptile
- B. Coleorrhiza
- C. Cotyledon
- D. Scutellum
Explanation
The coleorrhiza or root sheath is a protective layer of tissue that surrounds the radicle in monocotyledon seeds. During germination, the coleorhiza is the first part to grow out of the seed, growing through cell elongation.
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