Seed Science MCQs-17 Posted on March 11, 2026March 12, 2026Author agropublishers 0 Table of Contents Toggle Seed Science MCQs-17 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)Seed Science MCQs-17 Seed Science MCQs-17 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) 1. Double fertilization is best described as ________ Two eggs fertilized by two sperms Two pollen grains fertilizing one ovule Two fertilizations in the ovary Two fusion events occurring in the embryo sac 2. In angiosperms, the female gametophyte is a highly reduced, multicellular structure known as the _________ Embryo sac Megaspore Endosperm Embryo 3. Seed dormancy is largely regulated by the balance between ________ Abscisic acid (ABA) and Gibberellin (GA) Auxin and cytokinin Cytokinin and Gibberellin (GA) Ethylene and auxin 4. Seed priming is often used to improve germination performance. Which scenario best illustrates the mechanism of hydropriming at the cellular level? Seeds are imbibed fully to the point of visible radicle emergence before drying Seeds are exposed to controlled hydration that activates metabolism without allowing radicle protrusion Seeds are coated with systemic fungicides without any water uptake Seeds are kept completely dry but stored at a low temperature for several weeks 5. The glassy state in orthodox seeds is characteristic of _____________ Aging Germination Quiescence Embryogenesis 6. DNA markers are used to identify ______ Seed vigor Genotype Seed moisture Phenotype 7. In a seed genomics study, researchers use RNA-seq to compare dry seeds and seeds 6 hours after imbibition. What is the main advantage of using transcriptomics in this context? It identifies which genes are actively expressed and changing during early germination It reveals permanent DNA sequence changes between the two seed stages It directly measures enzyme activity in the seed without any bioinformatics It replaces the need for any physiological germination tests 8. The scar marking the attachment of the seed to the funiculus is ______ Chalaza Raphe Micropyle Hilum 9. The botanical term “cole crops” refers to vegetables of family _________ Brassicaceae Cucurbitaceae Solanaceae Apiaceae 10. Cryopreservation stores seeds at ______ –20°C 10°C 0°C –196°C Loading … Question 1 of 10 Seed Science MCQs-17
