Question

1.seeds kept in refrigerator do not sprout. Why?

2.Name any two seeds that scatter by sticking on the fur of animals.

Answer 1

1. The germination of seeds needs air, water and optimum temperature (20 to 25⁰C). Since the temperature inside refrigerator is very low, so seeds to not sprout when kept inside the refrigerator.
2. Seeds that get dispersed by sticking on the animals fur are Goose Grass or Sticky Weed, Orlaya, Sea Holly, Lesser Burdock etc.