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Questions Related to germination of seeds

Multiple choice evs seeds and seeds introduction to plant organs and germination seed to plants germination of seeds

State whether the following statements are true or false.
A dry pea seed will have more dry weight than a germinated one.

  1. True

  2. False

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The dry seeds of the pea have more dry weight as all the moisture in the seeds got absorbed and becomes hard due to the loss of water. In the germinated seed, more water is present so its fresh weight will be higher than the dry seed. Fresh weight is the weight of the living part of the plant while dry weight is the weight of the dry plant part.

So, the correct statement is 'True'. 

Multiple choice biology diversity in living things and their classification introduction to plant organs and germination seed to plants germination of seeds

Consider the following plants.
a. Curcuma longa
b. Ferula asafoetida
c. Myristica fragrans
d. Smilax aristolochiaefolia
From which of the plants are underground parts used for obtaining spices or products of commercial value?

  1. $1$ and $2$
  2. $3$ and $4$
  3. $1, 2$ and $4$
  4. $1, 2, 3$ and $4$
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Curcuma longa (turmeric) and Ferula asafoetida (asafoetida) both utilize underground parts (rhizomes and roots/resins) for commercial value. Myristica fragrans (nutmeg) uses seeds/arils, and Smilax uses roots, but the question asks for specific commercial spices.