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CHAPTER 6: REPRODUCTION IN PLANTS
TOPIC – GERMINATION OF SEEDS
OBJECTIVE QUESTIONS
Q1. Fill in the blanks:
1) After germination of the seed, the_____________comes out first and anchors the seed to
the soil.
2) The process by which a new plant grows from a seed is called __________________.
3) Sunlight provides ______to the seed when they grow.
Q2. Why is water important for the germination of seeds?
a) Water helps the baby plant to breathe
b) Water prevents the competition among seeds
c) Water makes the seed coat soft allowing the baby plant to come out
d) Water provides energy to the seed and allows baby plant to come out
Q3. Seeds need water, ____________, sunlight and air in order to start growing.
a) Grass
b) Temperature
c) Leaves
d) Stems
Q.4. In proper condition for germination which part of the baby plant would grow first
a) Baby shoot
b) Baby root
c) Stem
d) Flower
SUBJECTIVE QUESTIONS
Q.1. Why the size of the seed leaves gradually become smaller when a seed germinates
and seedling grow-up into young plant?
Q.2. What comes out first, baby root or baby shoot? Why do you
think so?
