AP BIOLOGY

PLANTS

PLANT RESPONSES TO STIMULI

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Fill in the blank:When a seed ____, it begins to grow.
A
Grows
B
Germinates
C
Spreads
D
Stops
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In the case of the germination of a monocotyledonous plant seed, the coleorhiza is the first part to grow out of the seed coat, whereas during the germination of a dicotyledonous plant seed, the radicle grows out of the seed coat first [5].

Detailed explanation-2: -Germination is usually the growth of a plant contained within a seed; it results in the formation of the seedling.

Detailed explanation-3: -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.

Detailed explanation-4: -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.

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