You are given a sample of seeds to analyze and are told that the germination process may have begun.If this is the case, the seeds will
A) be dehydrated.
B) have been placed in the ground and then removed for analysis.
C) have imbibed water.
D) have high levels of abscisic acid.
E) be dormant.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

If the germination process has begun, it means that the seed has imbibed water and has started the process of growing into a plant. Therefore, choice C is the correct answer. Choices A, B, D, and E are not necessarily indicative of whether or not germination has begun.

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