Seed Germination

What is Germination?

• the growth of roots of a young plant.

• the growth of new leaves of a young plant

• the overall growth of a seed into a young plant.

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What are the conditions that plants need to germinate?

• water, warmth, air

• water, sunlight, air

• water, sunlight, carbon dioxide

The life of a plant starts from a.......

• flower

• root

• seed

2. A seed has three major parts.......

• A) root, stem and leaves

• B) seed coat, embryo and cotyledon

• C) petal, sepal and stamen

Explain how temperature affects the germination process of seeds.

• It provides energy for photosynthesis.

• It influences the rate of metabolic reactions.

• It determines the color of the seedling.

• It affects the seed coat thickness.

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Describe the role of water in the germination process.

• Water provides nutrients to the roots.

• Water activates enzymes that initiate growth.

• Water changes the seed's color.

• Water hardens the seed coat.

During which stage of germination does the radicle emerge from the seed?

• Imbibition

• Germination

• Emergence

• Growth

What is the role of the embryo in a seed?

• It stores nutrients.

• It develops into a new plant.

• It protects the seed.

• It absorbs water.

Will larger or smaller seeds germinate faster?

• Testable

• Not Testable

Testable or Not Testable: Will larger or smaller seeds germinate faster?

• Testable

• Not Testable

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