You Have Some Freshly Produced Seeds That Refuse to Germinate

question 4

Multiple Choice

You have some freshly produced seeds that refuse to germinate when placed in moist soil. What can you do to break dormancy and encourage the seeds to germinate?

• A) Boil them.
• B) Treat them with abscisic acid.
• C) Put them in the dark.
• D) Put them in sunlight.
• E) Freeze them, then follow up with sufficient warmth and moisture.

Recognize the impact of audience effects and mere presence on individual performance in diverse contexts.

Understand the distinction between individualist and collectivist perspectives in the explanation of group behaviors.

Recognize the effects of evaluation apprehension and how it differs from mere presence in influencing behavior in social situations.

Analyze the role of self-perception theories, such as self-awareness in explaining social facilitation effects.

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Definitions:

Liverworts

A group of non-vascular plants in the division Marchantiophyta, known for their liver-shaped gametophytes.

Mosses

Small, non-vascular plants that typically form dense green clumps or mats, often found in moist or shady locations.

Gametophyte

The haploid stage in the life cycle of plants and algae that produces gametes through mitosis, leading to sexual reproduction.

Liverworts

A group of non-vascular plants belonging to the phylum Marchantiophyta, often found in moist, shaded environments.