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

 Cell wall cellulose

 Phospholipids of cellular membranes

 Nuclear DNA directly

 Storage proteins

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

 Seed color

 Seed viability

 Seed moisture content

 Seed size

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

 Remain unchanged

 Double three times

 Double once

 Double twice

5. Oilseeds store energy mainly as lipids

 o

 o

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

 Abscisic acid

 Auxin

 Gibberellins

 Cytokinin

7. Seed dormancy primarily prevents_______

 Seed maturation

 Nutrient accumulation

 Premature germination

 Seed storage

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

 Induction of seed dormancy

 Completion of seed maturation

 Radicle protrusion and initiation of seedling growth

 Seed desiccation

9. Extremely high temperatures can damage germinating seeds

 True

 False

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

 Four phases

 Two phases

 Three phases

 One phase

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Seed Science MCQs-27