A Researcher Studying a Seedling Can Determine Its Stage of Development

question 103

Multiple Choice

A researcher studying a seedling can determine its stage of development according to the molecular phenomena that are occurring.If DNA synthesis is observed, the seedling is at the stage at which

• A) gibberellins are secreted by the embryo.
• B) the embryonic root, or radicle, begins to grow.
• C) imbibition takes place.
• D) the endosperm starts metabolizing starches, proteins, and lipids.
• E) the aleurone layer assembles enzymes, proteases, and ribonucleases.

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