Seed Packets Give a Recommended Planting Depth for the Enclosed

question 53

Multiple Choice

Seed packets give a recommended planting depth for the enclosed seeds. Which of the following is the most likely reason some seeds are to be covered with only a thin layer of soil after planting?

• A) Seedlings from these seeds do not have an etiolation response.
• B) Light is required to germinate these seeds.
• C) A higher temperature is required to promote germination of these seeds.
• D) These seeds are very sensitive to waterlogging.

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Definitions:

Colorimetric PH Indicator

A chemical compound that changes color in response to changes in pH, used to determine the acidity or alkalinity of a solution.

Neutral Substance

A chemical compound that is neither acidic nor basic in nature, often having a pH level of around 7.

Acidic Substance

A substance with a pH less than 7, which donates hydrogen ions when dissolved in water.

Basic Substance

A fundamental material or compound that is essential for a particular biological function or structure; often refers to simple, key molecules in biochemistry.