Practice Hypogeal Germination (6.4.1.2) - Seeds: Structure and Germination

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Question 1.
What does hypogeal germination mean?
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Think about where the seed leaves are when they grow.
Question 2.
Name a plant example of hypogeal germination.
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What common crop uses a lot of water?
3Question 3.
What type of germination keeps cotyledons below the soil?
- Epigeal
- Hypogeal
- Both
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Remember the 'below' in hypogeal.
4Question 4.
Is maize an example of hypogeal germination?
- True
- False
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Recall what we learned about maize.
Question 5.
Evaluate how hypogeal germination could impact farming strategies during drought conditions.
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Consider the relationship between seed depth and water availability.
Question 6.
Discuss the evolutionary advantages of hypogeal germination compared to other seed germination methods.
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Think of natural selection and how plants might adapt over time.

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