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Differentiate between hypogeal and epigeal germination.

Important Questions on Seeds - Structure and Germination

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Give two differences to each of the following pairs.

Epigeal germination and hypogeal germination

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Why does the seeds sowed very deep in the soil fail to germinate?

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Water is absorbed by the seed mainly through_____(Entire surface/Micropyle)
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Sometimes potatoes kept in basket during the rainy season start giving out small shoots. Would you call it germination? Give reason in support of your answer
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Oxygen is necessary for the germination of seeds.
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Germination in peas is _____(Epigeal/hypogeal) 
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Differentiate between germination and vivipary
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Which gas is produced during seed germination?
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The seed fell on the flower bed from the previous crop usually do not germinate until the next showing season.
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Micropyle serves for the emergence of the radicle.
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Germinated grams are considered highly nutritive. What is the reason for this belief?
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Name the following

A chemical used in experiments, which absorb oxygen

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Fill in the blank with the option provided in bracket.

In a dry seed, the embryo is in _____ state.(active /quiescent)

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Suggest an experiment to prove that a suitable temperature is necessary for germination.
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What is hypogeal germination.
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Alkaline pyrogallic acid is used for absorbing _____during experiments on germination(oxygen/ Carbon dioxide)
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Germination of maize seed is hypogeal.
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Name a chemical that is used to absorb oxygen in the experiment to show that oxygen is necessary for germination.
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Very low temperature_____the growth of embryo(inhibits/destroys)
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Seeds absorb water through_____, Which also helps in the diffusion of respiratory gases.