Question

Why do germinating seeds have high amylase activity?

Answer 1

Germinating seeds:

1. Germinating seeds have an enzyme known as amylase.
2. The imbibition process leads to plant growth stimulating the synthesis of amylase.
3. The germinating seeds display high activity of amylase.
4. The enzyme disintegrates starch into two glucose molecules – maltose, which in turn disintegrates into glucose.
5. Glucose in plants is used for plumule and radicle growth.
6. Seeds are undergoing germination when this process occurs.