Observe the diagram given below.

Which of the following describes the parts labeled as $1, 2$ and $3$ correctly?

i. It represents the plumule which further develops into the shoot.

ii. Large shield shaped cotyledon.

iii. Further develops into the primary root.

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The diagram represents a monocotyledonous seed. 1 is a scutellum which is a large, modified, cotyledon having a shield shape. 2 is a plumule is a small structure that represents the stem of an embryo. 3 is a radicle which also a part of an embryo, which later develops into a primary root to absorb nutrients.

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