Which of the following events is not a characteristic of successful seed germination?

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Successful seed germination involves the embryo absorbing water and minerals from the surrounding soil, breaking through the seed coat with the emergence of the radicle, and new growth occurring at the meristems. The shoot becoming photosynthetic and the seedling orienting itself relative to gravity are also important characteristics. However, the embryo becoming desiccated would indicate a lack of water and therefore an unsuccessful germination.

Which of the Following Events Is Not a Characteristic of Successful