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6th Class Science Components of Food Question Bank Food and Its Components

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    Reena took some moong seeds and soaked them overnight in water. Next day, after draining out the water, she wrapped the seeds in a wet cloth. After one day, she observed small white structures growing out of the seeds. These small white structures will develop into                       

    A) Stems              

    B) Leaves            

    C) Roots         

    D) Flowers.    

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    A seed contains a tiny embryo inside it that has a part called radicle which gives rise to roots and a part called plumule which gives rise to shoot system i.e. stem, leaves, etc. During sprouting, radicle comes out first. Hence, the white structures observed are roots because the seeds have sprouted. These sprouted seeds can be washed and eaten raw as a protein-rich snack.


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