Seed Science MCQs-28

Seed Science MCQs-28
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1. Lipid peroxidation in aging seeds primarily causes damage to ______

 Cell walls

 Chloroplasts

 Cell membranes

 DNA molecules

2. Which principle forms the scientific basis for maintaining seed viability during long-term storage in gene banks?

 

 Crop rotation

 Harrington’s storage rules

 Mendelian inheritance

 Photosynthesis theory

3. ___________ is commonly used to assess seed vigor

 Protein test

 DNA fingerprinting

 Tetrazolium test

 Accelerated aging test

4. Photosynthesis is required for seed germination

 False

 True

5. Seed deterioration results in ______

 Reduced germination

 All of these

 Reduced vigor

 Increased abnormalities

6. Which of the following is considered a reliable early indicator of seed deterioration?

 Seed coat color change

 Increase in cotyledon weight

 Electrical conductivity test

 Seed size reduction

7. Cereal seeds primarily store energy in the form of carbohydrates

 True

 False

8. Seeds that are sensitive to drying and cannot survive low moisture conditions are known as___________

 Orthodox seeds

 Synthetic seeds

 Recalcitrant seeds

 Hybrid seeds

9. In seeds, Phase I of imbibition is characterized by______________

 Radicle emergence

 Rapid water uptake

 Slow water uptake

 Seedling growth

10. In many light-sensitive seeds, which light promotes germination?

 Blue light

 Red light

 Ultraviolet light

 Green light

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Seed Science MCQs-28

Endosperm and Cotyledon, Seed Coat and Micropyle, Seed Germination Physiology,  Harrington’s Rules