Seed Germination Quiz

What is the main difference between a dicot seed and a monocot seed?

• Number of cotyledons

• Color of the embryo

• Presence of endosperm

• Size of the seed coat

What is the function of cotyledons in a seed?

• To absorb water for germination

• To store food for the embryo

• To provide support to the embryo

• To protect the seed from insects

What are the three conditions necessary for the germination of seeds?

• Fertilizer, pesticides, and herbicides

• Minerals, nitrogen, and phosphorus

• Water, suitable temperature, and oxygen

• Sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water

What is the difference between hypogeal and epigeal germination?

• Presence of endosperm

• Color of the cotyledons

• Size of the seed coat

• Depth of the seed in the soil

What is the function of the radicle in a seed?

• To store food for the embryo

• To develop into the main root of the plant

• To provide support to the embryo

• To absorb water and nutrients

What is the role of the endosperm in a monocot seed?

• To provide support to the embryo

• To store food for the embryo

• To absorb water for germination

• To protect the seed from insects

What is the function of the plumule in a seed?

• To develop into the shoot of the plant

• To absorb water and nutrients

• To develop into the main root of the plant

• To store food for the embryo

What is the main difference between the plumule in a dicot seed and a monocot seed?

• Size of the plumule

• Color of the plumule leaves

• Number of cotyledons

• Presence of endosperm

What is the primary role of water in seed germination?

• To provide support to the embryo

• To absorb nutrients from the soil

• To protect the seed from insects

• To activate enzymes for growth

What is the significance of suitable temperature in seed germination?

• To activate enzymes for growth

• To protect the seed from insects

• To absorb water for germination

• To provide support to the embryo