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FRST_V 303 101-107 2025W1 Final Exam Sections 103-104- Requires Respondus LockDown Browser

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Which of the following accurately describes the function of different structures during seed germination and early growth? (multiple answers)

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A.The cotyledon is part of the root system and helps in nutrient absorption.
B.The primary root (taproot) is responsible for anchoring the seedling and absorbing water and nutrients from the soil.
C.The root cap protects the tip of the growing root and helps the root penetrate the soil.
D.The shoot apical meristem controls root development and forms the primary root.
E.Secondary (lateral) roots develop in a fixed pattern according to phyllotaxy from the primary root and increase the surface area for water absorption.
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To analyze the question, I will evaluate each option in light of how seed germination and early root growth occur. Option 1: "The cotyledon is part of the root system and helps in nutrient absorption." This is not accurate. Cotyledons are seed leaves that primarily function in photosynthesis after germination (in many species) or provide stored nutrients during germination, but they are not part of the mature root system and do not directly absorb soil nutrients as roots do. Option 2: "The primary root (taproot) is responsible for anchoring the seedling and absorbing water and nutrients fro......Login to view full explanation

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