(a) Epigeal - Cotyledon are brought above ground surface when hypocotyl elongates then straightens
Hypogeal - cotyledon remains below ground surface when epicotyl elongate and pushes out of the soil
(b) Required in aerobic respiration/ oxidation, to release energy from food reserve for germination
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