The first root produced from a seed is known as
A
Conical root
B
Fusiform root
C
Radicle
D
None of the above
Correct Answer: Radicle
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.