Question

What happens when seeds are placed in water?

• A. Bad quality seeds float on water and good quality seeds settle to bottom
• B. Bad quality seeds settle to the bottom and good quality seeds float on water
• C. All seeds settle at the bottom
• D. All seeds float on water

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Bad quality seeds float on water and good quality seeds settle to bottom

Good quality seeds settle down at the bottom because they are well filled, heavy and have high density due to the presence of starch or carbohydrates required for germination. Whereas, bad quality seeds are less dense as they are mostly hollow and have a lower density of starch.