Question

In the absence of moisture, seeds will dry up. What will happen to the rate of respiration?

• A. Remains the same.
• B. Decreases
• C. Increases
• D. May either increase or decrease

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Decreases

To fulfil the high-energy needs of a germinating seedling, cellular respiration increases as a seed emerges from dormancy and begins germinating. However, seeds respire at a lower rate throughout dormancy.