Match the Column I with Column II.

A - 4, B - 2, C - 3, D - 1

A. Cotyledon: The cotyledon is the embryonic leaf of a seed. It serves as a nutrient storage organ and is the first leaf-like structure to emerge during germination (4).

B. Epicotyl: The epicotyl is the portion of the embryo plant above the cotyledon. It gives rise to the shoot system, including the stem and leaves, during germination (2).

C. Plumule: The plumule is the embryonic shoot that develops from the epicotyl. It consists of the young leaves and the apical meristem, which is responsible for the growth of the shoot system (3).

D. Hypocotyl: The cylindrical portion below the level of cotyledons is hypocotyl that terminates at its lower end in the radicle or root tip. (1).