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Seeds sprout after soaking and wrapping them in a damp cloth. The sprouting time of seeds may vary according to  A. transpiration B. humidity C. temperature D. season E. time of day

Seeds sprout after soaking and wrapping them in a damp cloth. The sprouting time of seeds may vary according to  A. transpiration B. humidity C. temperature D. season E. time of day Correct Answer B, C and D

Concept: 

  • A seed is an important part of a flowering plant.
  • They give rise to a new plant.
  • They may be of different shapes, colours and sizes.
  • They are in a dormant condition until they receive adequate sunlight, water, and soil.
  • The growth of the plant from a seed is known as germination.

Explanation:

  • Germination of seeds requires normal water, light, oxygen, and heat.
  • Medium temperatures of about 25 to 30 °C are required for seeds to germinate.
  • Oxygen is an important and necessary source of energy for seed growth.
  • Water plays an important role in seed germination.
  • Water is required for germination, most of the mature seeds are extremely dry and need a significant amount of water to absorb and resume cellular metabolism and growth resume.
  • Light is also a necessary condition for seed development.

Important Points

  • The sprouting time of seeds may vary according to temperature and humidity.
  • Humidity or moisture is important for the seeds to come out of dormancy.
  • Ambient temperature is important for the seeds to start germination.
  • Some seeds germinate in a particular season only as it is the right combination of moisture and temperature during this time that helps them to sprout.
  • Transpiration and time of the day do not affect the sprouting of the seed in any way.

​Thus, the sprouting time of seeds may vary according to humidity, temperature and season.

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