The Protective Sheath Which Surrounds the Young Leaves of a Seedling

Question

The protective sheath which surrounds the young leaves of a seedling is called the
A)axillary bud.
B)auxiliary branch.
C)apical bud.
D)statolith.
E)coleoptilE.

Accepted Answer

A coleoptile is a protective sheath for the young leaves of the seedling.