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Cambridge IGCSE Combined Science practice

What is the main purpose of water in seed germination?

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Sexual reproduction in plants

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What is the main purpose of water in seed germination?.

  1. A.To provide nutrients
  2. B.To activate metabolic processes
  3. C.To supply light
  4. D.To regulate temperature

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Method

Seed Germination Experiment

In this experiment, seeds are placed in different amounts of water to observe the effect on germination rates.

Water Amount (ml)Germination Rate (%)
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1020
2050
3080
40100
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