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Q: Why does the mass of a seed decrease during germination?
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What gas is needed by the seed during germination?

Oxygen gas is needed by the seed during germination. Aerobic respiration takes place during seed germination to release lots of energy required for this process.


What is epigeal and hypogeal germination?

Epigeal germination is when the cotyledons emerge above the soil surface during seed germination. Hypogeal germination is when the cotyledons remain below the soil surface during seed germination.


When does the seed turn green?

during germination


State the difference in how seeds react for both types of germination?

Epigeal germination is the process in which the seed leaves or the cotyledons are brought on to the surface along with the shoot during germination. Hypogeal germination is the process in which the seed leaves or the cotyledons remain below the soil surface during germination.


Where does a seed get its food from after it germinates?

A seed derives its food from the cotyledones or endosperm during germination


What is the function of endosperm in monocot and dicot seed?

To nourish the seed prior to and during germination


Effects of overcrowding during seed germination?

sometimes it encourages germination and sometimes it inhibits it. its hard to tell when.


Can a seed be viable and dormant at the same time?

Yes, seed can be viable and dormant at a same time because dormancy is natural and physiological but temporary barrier for seed germination while non-vaibility is permanent unability of seed germination.


What takes place during seed germination?

The plant absorbing water.


What is the process during which the embryo in a seed develops into an independent seedling with either one or two seed leaves?

Seed germination


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What is the name for the growth of a plant embryo from a seed?

Germination.