Seed Germination Quiz

What is epigeal germination?

• Cotyledons stay in the soil

• Cotyledons are carried out of the soil

• Radicle grows upwards

• Plumule grows downwards

What does the radicle do during germination?

• Grows downwards to form a root

• Grows upwards to form a shoot

• Stays in the soil

• Bursts the testa

What is needed for seeds to germinate?

• Only sunlight

• Cold temperatures

• Water, air, and appropriate temperature

• Fertilizer

What temperature is best for seed germination?

• 10°C-15°C

• 20°C-25°C

• 40°C-45°C

• 30°C-35°C

What happens to the testa during germination?

• It bursts

• It changes color

• It grows larger

• It disappears completely