_____ begins when the seed absorbs water, swells and bursts through the seed coat.

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Germination:
The process by which growth of seed occurs is called germination.
From the seeds the baby plants are formed.
Oxygen availability supports the process of germination.
Germination begins when the seed absorbs water, wells and bursts through the seed coat.
Final answer: Germination begins when the seed absorbs water, swells and bursts through the seed coat.

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