What Is the First Step in Seed Germination

question 73

Multiple Choice

What is the first step in seed germination?

• A)emergence of the embryonic root
• B)diffusion of water into the seed
• C)hydrolysis of starch
• D)meristem cells divide rapidly
• E)cotyledons emerge from the seed

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Definitions:

Standard Hours

The predetermined amount of time expected to complete a task or produce a unit of product under normal conditions.

Actual Output

The real quantity of goods or services produced by a company during a specific period.

Labor Efficiency Variance

A measure in managerial accounting that compares the actual hours worked to the standard hours planned for a process, indicating efficiency in labor usage.

Labor Rate Variance

The difference between the actual labor costs incurred and the expected (or standard) labor costs for the production achieved.