If a hypocotyl does NOT elongate during seed germination and early seedling growth, where will the cotyledons be?
A) aboveground and above the seed
B) aboveground and below the seed
C) in the ground with the seed coat

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If the hypocotyl does not elongate, the cotyledons will remain in the ground with the seed coat, since they are attached to the hypocotyl and would not be able to lift themselves above ground without elongation of the hypocotyl.

If a Hypocotyl Does NOT Elongate During Seed Germination and Early