Question

It is known that light is not required for moist pea seeds to germinate. However, dry seeds will not germinate even if there is light. Lata sets up 4 experiments using similar pea seeds: 1. Dry pea seeds kept in light.2. Dry pea seeds kept in the dark.3. Moist pea seeds kept in light.4. Moist pea seeds kept in the dark.In which case(s) will the seeds germinate? *​
a. 1 only
b. 3 only
c. 3 and 4 only
d. 1 and 3 only

Answer 1

Answer:

c)3 and 4

Explanation:

It is known that light is not required for moist pea seeds to germinate. However, dry seeds will not germinate even if there is light. Lata sets up 4 experiments using similar pea seeds: 1. Dry pea seeds kept in light.2. Dry pea seeds kept in the dark.3. Moist pea seeds kept in light.4. Moist pea seeds kept in the dark.In which case(s) will the seeds germinate? *

a. 1 only

b. 3 only

c. 3 and 4 only

d. 1 and 3 only

ans-c) 3 and 4

Answer 2

Answer:

The correct answer is c. 3 and 4 only

Explanation:

• The moisture is essential for the germination of seeds.
• The process of water filled into the seeds is called imbibition.
• During that process, the enzymes are present in the seeds are activated which causes seeds to germinate.
• Light is not an essential source for germination. Most, seeds do not require light and under darkness, most of the seeds can germinate.