Multiple choice

Which among the following types of dormancy requires the passage through an animal's digestive track, to soften the seed coat?

  1. Chemical inhibitor dormancy

  2. Rudimentary embryo dormancy

  3. Embryo dormancy

  4. Double dormancy

  5. Seed coat dormancy
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E Correct answer
Explanation

Seed coat dormancy is observed when the seed coat is impermeable to water, and gases (oxygen). It requires action by weathering, microorganisms, passage through an animal's digestive track, or fire to soften the seed coat.

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