The seeds of many plants cease developing in unfavourable conditions - VCE - SSCE Biology - Question 7 - 2003 - Paper 1
Question 7
The seeds of many plants cease developing in unfavourable conditions.
They can survive for many years in this state which is called
A. dormancy.
B. geotropism.
C. hi... show full transcript
Worked Solution & Example Answer:The seeds of many plants cease developing in unfavourable conditions - VCE - SSCE Biology - Question 7 - 2003 - Paper 1
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Identify the correct term for the state described
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Answer
The state in which seeds of many plants cease developing due to unfavorable conditions and can survive for many years is referred to as dormancy. During dormancy, seeds are in a period of metabolic inactivity which helps them withstand adverse weather until conditions become favorable for growth.