Germination requires the use of metabolic reserves in the seed.Which of these compartments contains starch used to fuel early seedling growth?

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Amyloplasts are organelles found in plant cells that are responsible for storing starch. During germination, the starch stored in amyloplasts is broken down to provide energy for early seedling growth. Protoplasts are the living contents of a plant cell, including the cytoplasm and nucleus. Chloroplasts and chromoplasts are organelles involved in photosynthesis and pigment synthesis, respectively, and are not directly involved in storing or providing energy for germination. Mitochondria are organelles involved in cellular respiration and energy production, but do not typically play a major role in seed germination.

Germination Requires the Use of Metabolic Reserves in the Seed