Question

Take two beakers and label them A and B. Place some green gram seeds on moist cotton wool in each of two beakers. Keep beaker A in the refrigerator and beaker B in an ordinary room. What will you observe in this process?

• A. Seeds in beaker A will germinate, but seeds in beaker B will not germinate
• B. Seeds in beaker B will germinate, but seeds in beaker A will not germinate
• C. Seeds in both the beaker A and B will germinate
• D. Seeds in both the beaker A and B will not germinate

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B)

The correct options are
A

Seeds in beaker A will germinate, but seeds in beaker B will not germinate

B

Seeds in beaker B will germinate, but seeds in beaker A will not germinate

Seed in beaker B will germinate, showing the importance of suitable temperature for germination. The seed in beaker A may not show signs of germination, or may germinate after several days though not to the extent as the seeds in beaker B.