Botany-Seed Dormancy

NEET Botany Seed Dormancy MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Easy-Class 11

Which of the following statements about seed dormancy is correct?

A

Seed dormancy can be overcome through mechanical abrasion and chemical treatments.

B

All seeds remain dormant indefinitely without any external influence.

C

Environmental conditions have no effect on breaking seed dormancy.

D

Seed dormancy is caused only by physical barriers and not by chemical factors.

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

Seed dormancy can indeed be overcome through methods such as mechanical abrasions and application of chemicals like gibberellic acid, as mentioned in the NCERT context.

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