13. Differentiate between:
(a) hypocotyl and epicotyl;
The differences between hypocotyl and epicotyl are as follows:
Hypocotyl | Epicotyl |
This is the portion of the embryo present below the cotyledon. | This is the portion of embryo present above the cotyledon. |
Hypocotyl ends into radicle | Epicotyl ends into plumule |