Many Seeds Are Capable of Surviving in a Dormant or Quiescent

question 39

Multiple Choice

Many seeds are capable of surviving in a dormant or quiescent state for many years, or even centuries. Such seeds are not usually damaged by environmental extremes that would kill most other organisms. What main adaptation prevents the seeds from germinating before they are dispersed and allows them to survive until environmental conditions are favorable for germination and seedling growth?

• A) a seed coat
• B) two cotyledons
• C) a large quantity of stored nutrients
• D) desiccation to 5% to 20% water
• E) double fertilization

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