Seed Science MCQs-26

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1. The primary biochemical process responsible for membrane damage during seed aging is _____

 Lipid peroxidation

 Photosynthesis

 Protein synthesis

 DNA replication

2.

Oxidative stress in plant cells occurs when _________

 Oxygen is absent from the cellular environment

 Reactive oxygen species (ROS) are completely absent

 Reactive oxygen species (ROS) production exceeds antioxidant defense capacity

 Reactive oxygen species (ROS) production equals antioxidant activity

3. ________ is the enzyme responsible for breaking down fats during germination

 Amylase

 Lipase

 Protease

 Cellulase

4. Bacterial pathogens cannot be transmitted through seeds

 True

 False

5. Germination percentage alone is sufficient to measure seed vigor

 False

 True

6. In seeds, the breakdown of starch produces sugars that are essential for respiration

 True

 False

7. Reduced respiration efficiency in seeds, results in ____________

 Poor seedling growth

 Faster imbibition

 Increased vigor

 Higher ATP

8. An adequate supply of oxygen is essential during seed germination because it is required for________

 Transpiration

 Respiration

 Photosynthesis

 Protein storage

9. The effect of red light on seed germination can be reversed by________

 Green light

 Blue light

 Far-red light

 Infrared light

10. Harrington’s temperature rule, for seed storage, is applicable within which temperature range?

 20°C to 80°C

 0°C to 50°C

 −10°C to 0°C

 50°C to 100°C

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