Which Scenario Is an Example of Seed Quiescence

question 127

Multiple Choice

Which scenario is an example of seed quiescence?

• A) A tomato seed does not generally germinate while still attached to its parent plant.
• B) A wildflower seed is exposed to the correct temperature and moisture conditions for germination, but it does not germinate until it receives appropriate light-related cues.
• C) A juniper seed passes through the digestive tract of a bird to be deposited far from the shade of its parent plant.
• D) A banana produces sterile fruit without first being pollinated.
• E) The still-viable seed of a water-loving lotus plant has been buried in dry soils for decades.

---

Definitions:

Life Imprisonment

A sentence of imprisonment for a crime where the convicted person is to remain in prison for the rest of their life.

Serious Crime

A criminal offense that is considered severely harmful to individuals or society, typically involving violence or the threat of violence, and carrying heavy penalties.

Imprisonment

The act of confining someone in a prison as a legal punishment for committing a crime.

Felony

A serious criminal offense that is usually punishable by imprisonment for more than one year or by death.