An enzyme that can stimulate germination of barley seeds is:
A
α-amylase
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
B
Lipase
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
C
Protease
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
D
Invertase
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
Open in App
Solution
The correct option is Aα-amylase During cereal seed germination, α-amylase in the aleurone layer plays an important role in hydrolyzing the endosperm starch into metabolizable sugars, which provide the energy for the growth of roots and shoots