NEET BIOLOGY

PLANT PHYSIOLOGY

PLANT GROWTH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What word is used to describe a seed that is inactive?
A
Sleeping
B
Dormant
C
Metabolism
D
Radicle
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Seed dormancy is the state in which seed is unable to germinate, even under ideal growing conditions (Merriam-Webster).

Detailed explanation-2: -Innate dormancy It is the condition of seeds which is incapable of germination even if conditions suitable for seedling growth are supplied. This inability to germinate may be due in certain species to the embryo being immature at the time of dispersal.

Detailed explanation-3: -Knowing the Meaning of a Dormant Account A dormant is more commonly known as an inactive account. As the name implies, this account does not indicate active mutations, such as withdrawals or deposits, over a long period of time.

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