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Multiple choice evs seed becomes plant germination of seed seed germination journey of seed

Essential requirement for seed germination is

  1. ${O} _{2}$ and light
  2. ${H} _{2}O$ and ${O} _{2}$
  3. ${H} _{2}O$ and high temperature
  4. Scarification and vernalisation

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

The process of seed germination depends on many factors like temperature, water, oxygen and sometime light. Seeds usually germinate within a wide temperature range. Hence, essential requirement for seed germination to take place is water and oxygen. Germination cannot take place without sufficient supply of water. In presence of sufficient moisture, water is taken up by seed. Oxygen is essential for aerobic respiration. 

Thus, the correct answer is option B.

Multiple choice evs seed becomes plant germination of seed seed germination journey of seed

Movement stimulated by external factor is

  1. Spontaneous movement

  2. Autonomic movement

  3. Physical movement

  4. Paratonic movement

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

Autonomic movement is the spontaneous movement of the protoplasm seen in aquatic plants due to internal stimulus. It is not related to the external stimulus. Movement of cilia and flagella is an example of autonomic movement. A movement shown by a plant part in response to an external factor is called as paratonic movement. In this, the direction of movement is controlled by the direction of the stimulus. 

Thus, the correct answer is option D.

Multiple choice evs seed becomes plant germination of seed seed germination journey of seed

Seeds which do not germinate in the dark are called as

  1. Positive photoblastic

  2. Negative photoblastic

  3. Non-photoblastic

  4. None of the aboove

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

Positive photoblastic seeds require white light to germinate in dark the growth does not occur. this response is controlled by phytochromes and includes the plants like mango, wheat etc.

So the correct option is 'Positive photoblastic'.

Multiple choice evs seed becomes plant germination of seed seed germination journey of seed

During the germination of pulse seeds, the major food reserves are degraded by the activity of __________.

  1. Amylase

  2. Lipase

  3. Protease

  4. Cellulose

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

Pulse seeds are rich in starch. During germination, the enzyme amylase breaks down these starch reserves into simpler sugars to provide energy for the growing embryo.

Multiple choice evs seed becomes plant germination of seed seed germination journey of seed

The period of rapid starch formation and decrease in sugar in developing seeds is associated with a marked increase in.

  1. Phosphorylase

  2. Phosphates

  3. Alpha amylase

  4. Hexokinase

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

Phosphorylase is the enzyme responsible for the reversible conversion of starch to glucose-1-phosphate, playing a key role in starch synthesis and degradation in developing seeds.

Multiple choice evs seed becomes plant germination of seed seed germination journey of seed

Match List I(Type/condition of germination) with List II(Seeds of) and select the correct answer using the codes given the lists.

List-I List-II
a. Positively photoelectric $1$. Rice
b. Non-photoelectric $2$. Lettuce
c. Possible under anaerobic conditions $3$. Cucumber
d. Requires acid scarification $4$. Leucaena


  1. A-$2$, B-$3$, C-$4$, D-$1$
  2. A-$2$, B-$3$, C-$1$, D-$4$
  3. A-$3$, B-$2$, C-$1$, D-$4$
  4. A-$3$, B-$2$, C-$4$, D-$1$
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Positively photoelectric seeds include lettuce, while non-photoelectric seeds include cucumber. Anaerobic germination is possible in rice, and acid scarification is often required for hard-coated seeds like Leucaena.

Multiple choice evs seed becomes plant germination of seed seed germination journey of seed

Vivipary may be described as

  1. Germination of seed with cotyledons above the soil

  2. Germination of seed with cotyledons under the soil

  3. Formation of a fruit without pollination

  4. Development of a seedling within an attached fruit

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

Vivipary is a condition where the embryo derives nutrition from the parent and is attached it attains maturity. In plants, vivipary refers to the development of a seedling within an attached fruit so that the seedling can derive nutrition.

So, the correct answer is 'Development of a seedling within an attached fruit'

Multiple choice evs seed becomes plant germination of seed seed germination journey of seed

Choose the correct answer from the alternatives given.
The ripening of fruits can be accelerated by:

  1. artificially adding ethylene gas to the atmosphere surrounding them

  2. warming the surroundings artificially

  3. keeping the fruits in a refrigerator

  4. reducing water supply to the plant when the fruits are maturing

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

Ethylene is highly effective in fruit ripening. It enhances the respiration rate during ripening of the fruits. 

So, the correct option is 'artificially adding ethylene gas to the atmosphere surrounding them'.

Multiple choice evs seed becomes plant germination of seed seed germination journey of seed
The three conditions necessary for germination of seeds are 
  1. Oxygen, suitable temperature and water

  2. Good soil, suitable temperature and light

  3. Good soil, Water and Air

  4. All of the above

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

All seeds need water, oxygen, and proper temperature in order to germinate. Some seeds require proper light also. Some germinate better in full light while others require darkness to germinate. When a seed is exposed to the proper conditions, water and oxygen are taken in through the seed coat. 

Hence, the correct answer is 'All of the above'