Which Sequence Represents the Correct Order of the Stages of Seed

question 44

Multiple Choice

Which sequence represents the correct order of the stages of seed germination and subsequent events?

• A) Imbibition \(\rightarrow\) RNA synthesis \(\rightarrow\) cell division \(\rightarrow\) starch degradation
• B) Imbibition \(\rightarrow\) starch degradation \(\rightarrow\) cell division \(\rightarrow\) RNA synthesis
• C) Starch degradation \(\rightarrow\) RNA synthesis \(\rightarrow\) cell division \(\rightarrow\) imbibition
• D) Starch degradation \(\rightarrow\) RNA synthesis \(\rightarrow\) imbibition \(\rightarrow\) cell division
• E) Imbibition \(\rightarrow\) RNA synthesis \(\rightarrow\) starch degradation \(\rightarrow\) cell division

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