Which of these events happens first in nearly all seed germination?
A) The radicle emerges from the seed to obtain water and nutrients from the soil.
B) The hypocotyl elongates to lift cotyledons aboveground.
C) The cotyledons appear aboveground, turn green, and photosynthesize.
D) The cotyledons disappear as their stored nutrition is used.
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