Q. Difference between Coleorhiza and Coleoptile.   

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Coleoptile

coleorhiza

It is the protective sheath which covers the plumule in a monocot seed

It is the undifferentiated sheath which covers the radicle and root cap in a monocot seed

It is green in colour and comes out from the soil, and performs photosynthesis.

It remains inside the soil and is non-green in colour.

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Difference 1
Coleoptile is a pointed sheath that cover plumule in a seed.
Coleorrhiza is a sheath that cover radicle in a seed.
Difference 2

Coleoptile comes out from the soil, turns green and performs photosynthesis.
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