Botany-Seed Dormancy

NEET Botany Seed Dormancy MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Hard-Class 11

If a seed's dormancy is due to the presence of inhibitory substances, which of the following methods can be used to overcome this dormancy?

A

Application of gibberellic acid

B

Increasing the duration of light exposure

C

Mechanical abrasion using sandpaper

D

Passage through the digestive tract of animals

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The NCERT context states that inhibitory substances in seeds can be removed by applying gibberellic acid, which helps to overcome seed dormancy.

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