WorksheetsSeed Germination Terminology
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 5mins
Light-sensitive photoreceptor pigment found in the seed coat
amylase
germination
phytochrome
protease
The ability of seeds to germinate under optimal conditions
amylase
viability
vigor
imbibition
A dormancy mechanism that involves temperature
stratification
protease
scarification
turgid
Enzyme that breaks down stored proteins into amino acids
amylase
germination
phytochrome
protease
The ability of seeds to germinate under different conditions and still produce healthy plants
viability
scarification
vigor
stratification
The process by which the seed embryo begins growth
germination
vigor
imbibition
turgid
The absorption of water
turgid
viability
vigor
imbibition
When cells are hydrated and rigid
vigor
turgid
viability
scarification
A dormancy mechanism that involves the break down of the seed coat
stratification
scarification
germination
amylase
Early in seed development, what anchors the embryo and helps to obtain nutrients from the endosperm?
Endosperm
Epicotyl
Radicle
Suspensor
The _____ is the portion of the embryonic stem above the point at which the stem is attached to the cotyledon(s).
epicotyl
hypocotyl
plumule
radicle
Through what structure does moisture enter a seed?
Hilum
Cotyledon
Endosperm
Micropyle
Which of the following is a true statement regarding monocot and dicot seeds?
Dicot plants store the bulk of their energy in the endosperm.
Embryos of monocot plants have two cotyledons, while those of dicot plants have one cotyledon.
Embryos of monocot plants have one cotyledon, while those of dicot plants have two cotyledons.
Monocot plants store the bulk of their energy in the cotyledons.
