Germination (Leaving Cert Biology): Quizzes
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What is germination?
What is germination?
Re-growth of seed embryo into new plant
What are the two main roles of water in germination?
What are the two main roles of water in germination?
Activates enzymes and softens testa
Why is oxygen required for germination?
Why is oxygen required for germination?
For aerobic respiration to release energy
What are oils digested into during germination?
What are oils digested into during germination?
Fatty acids and glycerol
What is starch digested into during germination?
What is starch digested into during germination?
Glucose
What are glucose and amino acids used to build during germination?
What are glucose and amino acids used to build during germination?
Cell walls and enzymes
What happens to the dry mass of the seed during germination?
What happens to the dry mass of the seed during germination?
It decreases as stored food is used
What is the radicle and what does it do?
What is the radicle and what does it do?
Future root; emerges first, grows down
In epigeal germination, where are the cotyledons positioned?
In epigeal germination, where are the cotyledons positioned?
Above the soil surface
What is true about cotyledons in hypogeal germination?
What is true about cotyledons in hypogeal germination?
Remain below soil, no photosynthesis