Botany-Seed Dormancy
NEET Botany Seed Dormancy MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Easy-Class 11
If a seed is dormant due to the presence of a hard seed coat, which method mentioned in the text can be used to overcome this dormancy?
A
Mechanical abrasion using sandpaper
B
Exposure to ethylene gas
C
Increasing the duration of light exposure
D
Applying high concentrations of cytokinins
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The NCERT context states that seed dormancy caused by a seed coat barrier can be overcome by mechanical abrasions using tools like sandpaper.
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