Starch is one of the most common storage products in seeds. What happens to the starch before it can be used by the germinating seed?
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The starch needs to be changed into a soluble molecule (sugar) with help of enzymes for the seeds to make use of. ... Amylase breaks down starch to maltose, allowing for the formation of ATP (via glucose). The energy produced in the embryo is used to facilitate germination.
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