Seed Science MCQs-28

Seed Science MCQs-28
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1. In seeds, Phase I of imbibition is characterized by______________

 Radicle emergence

 Seedling growth

 Slow water uptake

 Rapid water uptake

2. Seed deterioration results in ______

 Reduced germination

 All of these

 Increased abnormalities

 Reduced vigor

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

 True

 False

4. Photosynthesis is required for seed germination

 True

 False

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

 Recalcitrant seeds

 Orthodox seeds

 Hybrid seeds

 Synthetic seeds

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

 

 Harrington’s storage rules

 Photosynthesis theory

 Crop rotation

 Mendelian inheritance

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

 Seed size reduction

 Seed coat color change

 Increase in cotyledon weight

 Electrical conductivity test

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

 Green light

 Ultraviolet light

 Red light

 Blue light

9. Lipid peroxidation in aging seeds primarily causes damage to ______

 Cell membranes

 Chloroplasts

 DNA molecules

 Cell walls

10. ___________ is commonly used to assess seed vigor

 DNA fingerprinting

 Tetrazolium test

 Accelerated aging test

 Protein test

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Seed Science MCQs-28

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