Question

Seeds sown deep in soil fail to germinate because

• A. They do not get air
• B. They get pressure of soil
• C. They don't get sufficient light
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is A They do not get air

In seeds food is stored in the form of lipids, so, initially, seeds don't need sunlight for germination. Seeds just need oxygen and water. oxygen to start the respiration so the seedling break surface of the soil to germinate. Too deep, no oxygen and seed fail to germinate.

So, the correct answer is 'They don't get air'.