Germination is when Seeds Start to Grow

Question 1

How long will a seed lie dormant until?

Answer 1

Until the conditions around it are right for germination

Question 2

Why does a seed need water?

Answer 2

To active the enzymes that break down the food reserves in the seed

Question 3

Why does a seed need oxygen?

Answer 3

For respiration, which provides the energy for greoth

Question 4

Why does a seed need a suitable temperature?

Answer 4

For the enzymes inside the seed to work. Depends on type of seed

Question 5

First step of germination:

Answer 5

Seed takes in water and starts to grow using its energy store

Question 6

Second step of germination:

Answer 6

First root starts to grow down into the soil

Question 7

Third step of germination:

Answer 7

Shoot grows up

Question 8

Final step of germination:

Answer 8

Extra roots grow and the first green leaves appear