Seed Science MCQs-27

Seed Science MCQs-27
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1. Seed imbibition occurs even in dead seeds because it is a physical process

 True

 False

2. Phase III of the seed imbibition curve is characterized by _________

 Completion of seed maturation

 Seed desiccation

 Radicle protrusion and initiation of seedling growth

 Induction of seed dormancy

3. During germination of cereal seeds, the synthesis of hydrolytic enzymes  in the aleurone layer is primarily stimulated by ______

 Gibberellins

 Auxin

 Cytokinin

 Abscisic acid

4. Extremely high temperatures can damage germinating seeds

 False

 True

5. Oilseeds store energy mainly as lipids

 o

 o

6. According to Harrington’s temperature rule, if storage temperature decreases from 40°C to 25°C, how will seed longevity change approximately?

 Double twice

 Remain unchanged

 Double once

 Double three times

7. Water uptake during seed germination (imbibition) occurs in _______

 Four phases

 Two phases

 Three phases

 One phase

8. Seed dormancy primarily prevents_______

 Seed maturation

 Nutrient accumulation

 Seed storage

 Premature germination

9. Germination percentage is commonly used as an indicator of _________

 Seed moisture content

 Seed size

 Seed viability

 Seed color

10. Reactive oxygen species (ROS) initiate seed aging primarily by damaging ___________

 Nuclear DNA directly

 Phospholipids of cellular membranes

 Cell wall cellulose

 Storage proteins

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Seed Science MCQs-27