12. The first root produced from a seed is known as A.Conical root B.Fusiform root C.Radicle D.None of the above
Answer: Option C Solution: The primary root, or radicle, is the first organ to appear when a seed germinates. It grows downward into the soil, anchoring the seedling. In gymnosperms and dicotyledons (angiosperms with two seed leaves), the radicle becomes a taproot.
