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What do seeds require for germination?

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Water, air, and suitable conditions.

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What is the role of water in seed germination?

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Water softens the seed coat and helps the embryo develop into a plant.

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What is the outer covering of a seed called?

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Seed coat.

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Do seeds need light for germination?

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Most seeds do not require light for germination.

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What is required for the further growth of a seedling after germination?

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Sunlight.

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What do plants need for proper growth and development?

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Favourable conditions and nutrients.

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What happens to seeds of flowering plants like Coleus and Petunia when covered with soil?

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Their sprouting is inhibited.

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What do seeds of flowering plants like Calendula and Zinnia need to germinate?

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Darkness.

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How do plants respond to sunlight?

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Sunlight affects the direction of growth of different parts of plants.

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In which direction do the root and shoot of a plant grow if the plant is placed inverted?

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Roots grow downwards and shoots grow upwards.