Suppose You Have Some Seeds That Refuse to Germinate When

question 54

Multiple Choice

Suppose you have some seeds that refuse to germinate when placed in moist soil. What could you do to encourage the seeds to germinate?

• A)Boil them.
• B)Treat them with gibberellin.
• C)Treat them with auxin.
• D)Treat them with abscisic acid.
• E)Put them in direct sunlight.

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Bad Debts

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