Which of These Processes Occurs Earliest When Seed Germination Begins

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of these processes occurs earliest when seed germination begins?

• A) Cell division occurs in the embryo as dormancy is broken.
• B) Mitochondria multiply in the endosperm and provide energy for growth processes.
• C) Water is taken up by cells of the seed coat.
• D) Oxygen is produced and proteins are synthesized by the endosperm.

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