Biology Practice: Seed Structure and Germination (Mock Test 2 - Intermediate)
1. The aleurone layer in a maize grain is specifically rich in which nutrient?
2. Which part of the embryo is responsible for the formation of the shoot system?
3. In "Hypogeal" germination, the ______ elongates, keeping the cotyledons under the soil.
4. Which of the following is a characteristic of "Dicot" seeds like beans?
5. The protective sheath that covers the radicle in a monocot seed is the:
6. During germination, the enzyme ______ is activated to convert starch into maltose.
7. "Vivipary" is an adaptation found in plants growing in:
8. The "Tegmen" is the ______ layer of the seed coat.
9. Which part of the bean seed provides nourishment to the embryo before photosynthesis begins?
10. The main reason seeds require oxygen during germination is for:
11. In a grain of maize, most of the space is occupied by the:
12. Germination in Onion is an example of ______ germination.
13. The axis of the embryo above the point of attachment of cotyledons is called:
14. Which chemical is often used in labs to absorb $CO_2$ while studying seed respiration?
15. Non-albuminous seeds are also known as:
16. The first structure to emerge from the seed during germination is usually the:
17. Suitable moisture is required during germination to:
18. Castor seed is unique because it is a ______ seed.
19. In the "Three-Bean Experiment", the middle bean germinates because it receives:
20. Which part of the seed contains the food for the embryo in a Wheat grain?