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 |