Oxygen is necessary for the germination of seeds. True or false?

True

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False

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Solution

The correct option is A
True

When seed absorbs water, all the chemical reactions begin and reserve food material is mobilized. The parts of the embryo undergo constant cell division required for growth. All these activities have high demands of oxygen and hence oxygen is necessary for the germination of seeds.

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