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Quality of the Seeds

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A set of seeds float, when put in water. This shows that the seeds are of:

A

Bad quality

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Good quality

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C

Fertile quality

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D

Viable quality

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Solution

The correct option is A Bad quality
The seeds that are non-viable or that of a bad quality will float when kept in water as they are hollow inside. This is because they lack starch and carbohydrates required for germination.

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