After papaya seeds germinate, the hypocotyl elongates and forms a hook. This hook straightens and pulls the cotyledon and the shoot tip of the seedling into the air, leaving the seed coat in the soil. This method of embryonic shoot emergence is most similar to shoot emergence in which plant?

A. corn
B. garden bean
C. onion
D. pea


Answer: B

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