Germination Flashcards
1
Q
What is the process of germination
A
A seed growing into a plant
2
Q
Why is water needed for germination
A
To swell and burst the seed and to activate enzymes in the cotyledon
3
Q
What does a plant need to grow
A
Water, oxygen and warmth
4
Q
Why is oxygen needed for germination
A
For respiration to create energy for growth
5
Q
Why is warmth needed in germination
A
To create ideal conditions for enzymes so reactions ccan occur that allow growth to occur
