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