Which of the following metabolic processes is most likely to still be occurring at low levels in a fully mature, viable, dry seed?
A) photosynthesis
B) respiration
C) fatty acid synthesis
D) protein synthesis
E) DNA replication

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Respiration is the process of breaking down stored energy in the form of sugars to release ATP, which is necessary to maintain cellular metabolism. Even in a dormant, mature seed, metabolic activities still need to occur at a low level to maintain viability, such as repairing and maintaining cellular structures. Other metabolic processes like photosynthesis, fatty acid synthesis, protein synthesis, and DNA replication do not occur in a seed as it is no longer actively growing and developing these structures.

Which of the Following Metabolic Processes Is Most Likely to Still