Question

Orthodox seeds are those that

• A. are killed by drying
• B. are killed at freezing temperature
• C. remain viable at freezing temperature
• D. none of these

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

remain viable at freezing temperature

Orthodox seeds are seeds which will survive drying and freezing during ex-situ conservation. There is variation in the ability of orthodox seeds to withstand drying and storage, with some seeds being more sensitive than others.

So, the correct option is 'remain viable at freezing temperature'