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(a) Differences between Hypocotyl and Epicotyl: No. Hypocotyl Epicotyl 1. lies between the radicle and the point lie between the radicle and the point of attachment of cotyledons is called the hypocotyl. The region of the embryonal axis that lies between the plumule and cotyledons is called epicotyl. 2. Hypocotyl pushes the seed above the soil in epigeal germination Epicotyl pushes the plumule above the soil in hypogeal germination. 3. It is an important component of the embryonic root system. It is an important component of the embryonic shoot system. (b) Differences between Coleoptile and Coleorhiza: No. Coleoptile Coleorhiza 1. The shoot apex and few leaf primordia are enclosed in the epicotyl region is called coleoptile The ridicule and rootcap are situated at the lower end of the embryonal axis are enclosed by a protective sheath called coleorhiza. 2 It comes out of the soil. It remains inside the soil. (c) Differences Between Integument and Testa: No. Integument Testa 1. It is the protective covering of the ovule It is the protective covering of the seed 2. It is part of pre fertilisation It is a part of post fertilisation. (d) Differences between Peris perm and Pericarp: No. Perisperm Pericarp 1. It is the part of the nucellus which remains in The ovary is converted into a pericarp after 2 It is a part that belongs to the seed It is a part that belongs to fruit. 3. It is usually dry. It can be dry and fleshy

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