Seed Dormancy Affords Adaptive Advantages

question 202

Multiple Choice

Seed dormancy affords adaptive advantages.Which requirement for germination would not be an adaptive feature in seeds of a desert annual that grows in warm, disturbed areas and also requires the seeds be deeply buried?

• A) Large seeds
• B) A short period of imbibition
• C) Abrasion of the seed coat
• D) Prolonged exposure to cold temperatures
• E) Water-soluble chemical inhibitors that need to be leached by water

---

Definitions:

Common Shares

Shares of ownership in a corporation, entitling holders to vote at shareholder meetings and to receive dividends.

Impairment Loss

An impairment loss occurs when the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its recoverable amount, leading to a reduction in the asset’s value on the balance sheet.

Undepleted Acquisition Differential

Undepleted Acquisition Differential refers to the portion of the differential from an acquisition that has not yet been amortized or allocated to the acquired company's assets and liabilities.

Voting Shares

Stocks that provide the owner with the ability to influence corporate decisions and elect the board of directors through voting.