Which Step Is Initially Most Crucial for the Survival of a Growing

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which step is initially most crucial for the survival of a growing seedling that has germinated an inch underground?

• A) Production of chlorophyll
• B) Rapid elongation of the shoot
• C) Breaking of dormancy
• D) Rapid start of photosynthesis
• E) Expansion of cotyledons

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