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Seed Dormancy

Dormant seeds...

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Dormant seeds are

A

Succulent

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B

Dry

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C

Wet

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D

Soft

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Solution

The correct option is B Dry
The non-germinating seeds are called as dormant seeds and contain hard coat which is impermeable to water, gases so restrict water uptake and oxygen exchange.
So the correct option is 'Dry.'

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