Four of the Five Answers Are Conditions That May Help

question 67

Multiple Choice

Four of the five answers are conditions that may help to break dormancy in seeds. Select the exception.

• A)abrasion of the seed coat
• B)freezing temperatures
• C)bright light
• D)fire
• E)salty soil conditions

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Definitions:

Coronary Heart Disease

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Age-Adjusted Death Rates

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Attributable Risk

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