Seed Science MCQs-24

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1. Cytoplasmic male sterility is widely used in_________

 Mutation breeding

 Backcross breeding

 Polyploid breeding

 Hybrid seed production

2. In plants, reserve mobilization occurs only after leaves appear

 False

 True

3. Crossing over occurs during _______

 Telophase II

 Prophase I of meiosis

 Metaphase I

 Anaphase II

4. ________ is the enzyme responsible for breaking down starch during germination

 Protease

 Cellulase

 Lipase

 Amylase

5. The main purpose of reserve mobilization in seeds is to _________

 Convert stored reserves into soluble nutrients

 Increase seed size

 Induce dormancy

 Protect the embryo

6. Harrington’s rule states that seed longevity doubles for every _________

 2% increase in humidity

 10°C increase in temperature

 1% decrease in seed moisture

 5% increase in moisture

7. Seed microbiomes do not influence plant health

 False

 True

8. Seed purity analysis measures germination percentage

 False

 True

9. Scarification breaks dormancy by damaging the seed coat

 False

 True

10. In seeds, proteases play a critical role in seed germination by breaking down stored storage proteins into amino acids

 True

 False

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