Seed packets give a recommended planting depth for the enclosed seeds. The most likely reason some seeds are to be covered with only ¼ inch of soil is that the
A) seedlings do not produce a hypocotyl.
B) seedlings do not have an etiolation response.
C) seeds require light to germinate.
D) seeds require a higher temperature to germinate.
E) seeds are very sensitive to waterlogging.

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Seeds that require light to germinate often require a shallow planting depth, only covered with a thin layer of soil or no soil at all. This allows for light to reach the embryo and trigger germination.

Seed Packets Give a Recommended Planting Depth for the Enclosed