Botany-Seed Dormancy
NEET Botany Seed Dormancy MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-diagram based-Easy-Class 11
Consider a diagram showing a seed with its coat intact and labeled areas indicating different methods to overcome dormancy. Which method involves the use of chilling conditions to break seed dormancy?
A
Cold stratification
B
Mechanical abrasion
C
Chemical treatment with gibberellic acid
D
Passage through digestive tract
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
Cold stratification involves subjecting seeds to chilling conditions, which is one of the methods to remove inhibitory substances and overcome seed dormancy, as mentioned in the NCERT context.
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