Question

multiple select question
select all that apply
select all of the following that absorption of water during germination causes.
bending of the cotyledons
establishment of the root and shoot apical meristems
swelling of the seed
rupture of the seed coat
release of hormones

Explanation:

• Swelling of the seed: Water absorption causes the seed to swell as water enters the seed.
• Rupture of the seed coat: The swelling due to water absorption can lead to the rupture of the seed coat.
• Release of hormones: Water absorption triggers metabolic processes, including the release of hormones that regulate germination.
• Bending of cotyledons is not directly caused by water absorption during germination.
• The root and shoot apical meristems are established during embryonic development, not directly by water absorption during germination.

Answer:

swelling of the seed, rupture of the seed coat, release of hormones