AP BIOLOGY

PLANTS

PLANT REPRODUCTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The sprouting of a plant from a seed is called ____
A
germination
B
pollination
C
fertilization
D
seed dispersal
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -germination, the sprouting of a seed, spore, or other reproductive body, usually after a period of dormancy.

Detailed explanation-2: -Germination of seeds is known as sprouting.

Detailed explanation-3: -Germination is the process of seeds developing into new plants. First, environmental conditions must trigger the seed to grow. Usually, this is determined by how deep the seed is planted, water availability, and temperature.

Detailed explanation-4: -In brief, sprouting and germination are two processes of new growth. In sprouting, seeds and spores develop into a new plant, whereas in germination, seeds and spores undergo the hydration and activation of enzymes to develop a shoot and roots from the seeds.

Detailed explanation-5: -The process of the growth of a plant (in this case, the seedling) from the seed is called germination. Seeds germinate in the presence of suitable environmental conditions. They require air, water, soil, and sunlight for germination. If a seed is sowed too deep in the soil, it will not germinate.

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