In monocots, the shoot tip is protected by__________ , which eventually degenerate(s) once exposed to air.
A) the epicotyl
B) the coleoptile
C) cotyledons
D) a slime layer formed by the shoot cells
E) the hypocotyl

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The coleoptile is a sheath protecting the shoot tip in monocots, which degenerates once it breaks through the soil and is exposed to air.

In Monocots, the Shoot Tip Is Protected By__________ , Which