Botany-Seed Dormancy
NEET Botany Seed Dormancy Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Easy-Class 11
Assertion (A): Seed dormancy can be overcome by subjecting seeds to changing environmental conditions. | Reason (R): Chilling conditions or application of chemicals like gibberellic acid can remove inhibitory substances in seeds.
A
Both A and R are true, and R explains A.
B
Both A and R are true, but R does not explain A.
C
A is true, but R is false.
D
A is false.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
Both the assertion and reason are true. Changing environmental conditions, such as chilling, and using chemicals like gibberellic acid, are methods mentioned in the NCERT context to overcome seed dormancy by removing inhibitory substances.
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