Biology 5090 · O Level · Sexual reproduction in plants

Sexual reproduction in plants — practice question

The diagram illustrates a seed just after planting.
(a)[2]

Name any two conditions that have to be present for a seed to germinate.

(b(i))[2]

State two substances, excluding starch and sugar, that make up the total mass of the seed at stage 1.

(b(ii))[3]

State the stage when the seedling begins to photosynthesise, and explain your reasons.

(c)[3]

Explain how the amounts of starch and sugar differ between stage 2 and stage 3.

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