Why Can Corn Seeds Germinate in Total Darkness

question 19

Multiple Choice

Why can corn seeds germinate in total darkness?

• A)The seed coating absorbs water.
• B)Seeds are heterotrophic and can capture nutrients from the soil.
• C)The endosperm provides the embryo with the nutrition needed during the initial germination stages.
• D)Soil microbes degrade the seed coating allowing the seed to germinate.

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