Why Is It Better for a Seed to Germinate at a Distance

question 35

Multiple Choice

Why is it better for a seed to germinate at a distance from the parent plant?

• A) so it will not compete with the parent plant for nutrients from the soil
• B) so it will not compete with the parent plant for sunlight
• C) so it will not compete with the parent plant for water
• D) all of these

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Definitions:

Flexion

The act of bending a joint or limb in the body by the action of flexors.

Supination

The outward roll of the foot during normal motion, or the rotation of the forearm so that the palm faces upwards.

Pronation

The rotational movement of the forearm or foot that turns the palm or sole downward or backward.

Circumduction

A circular movement of a body part, such as a limb, that outlines a cone.