Question : How do you distinguish between hypogeal germination and epigel germination ? What is the role of cotyledon (s) and the endosperm in the germination of seeds ?

Question : How do you distinguish between hypogeal germination and epi

1.	Question : How do you distinguish between hypogeal germination and epigel germination ? What is the role of cotyledon (s) and the endosperm in the germination of seeds ?
Answer» Solution :Difference between Hypogeal and Epigeal germination. Contribution of COTYLEDONS and endosperm : Seed COAT and endosperm possess STORED food , while seed does IMBIBITION of water . Enzymes become active, stored food does hydrolysis of food and CONVERTS into available form for germination.