In Figure 8.1, the parts A, B and C are sequentially
(a) cotyledon, plumule and radicle
(b) plumule, radicle and cotyledon
(c) plumule, cotyledon and radicle
(d) radicle, cotyledon and plumule
Answer: The correct answer is (c) plumule, cotyledon and radicle
Solution: A represents the plumule that results in the formation of a shoot. B represents the cotyledon where the food is stored. C represents the radicle which forms the roots. The embryonic axis comprises a plumule and radicle, present on opposite sides of the point of attachment of cotyledons to the embryonic axis. Hence, (c) is the correct option.