Seed Science MCQs-16 Posted on March 9, 2026March 12, 2026Author agropublishers 0 Table of Contents Toggle Seed Science MCQs-16 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)Seed Science MCQs-16 Seed Science MCQs-16 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) 1. Seed longevity is mainly determined during _______ Germination Dispersal Pollination Development and storage 2. One major biological advantage of double fertilization is that it ________ Ensures simultaneous embryo and endosperm development Prevents seed formation Reduces genetic variation Eliminates pollen competition 3. In seeds, imbibition primarily occurs due to _______ Matrix potential Osmotic potential Diffusion only Active transport 4. The protective sheath covering the radicle in monocot embryos is called ___________ Coleorhiza Coleoptile Hypocotyl Endosperm 5. The principal biological function of the endosperm is to______ Produce pollen grains Form seed coat Nourish the developing embryo Protect the embryo 6. A distinguishing feature of dicot embryos is the presence of ________ One cotyledon Two cotyledons Three cotyledons No cotyledons 7. In nuclear type endosperm development, the early divisions of the endosperm nucleus occur _____ With immediate cell wall formation With cytokinesis after each division Without cell wall formation Inside the embryo 8. During seed germination in cereals, gibberellins released from the embryo stimulate the aleurone layer to produce ____ Structural proteins Lipid bodies Hydrolytic enzymes Photosynthetic pigments 9. The phenomenon of double fertilization is characteristic of ____________ Angiosperms Gymnosperms Bryophytes Pteridophytes 10. The fusion of one male gamete with the egg cell during fertilization results in the formation of the ______ Functional megaspore Endosperm nucleus Ovule Zygote Loading … Question 1 of 10 Seed Science MCQs-16