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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