As a first step in seed germination, the seed must

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Before a seed can start the process of germination, it must first take in water, or imbibe. This is because the embryo inside the seed is still dormant and needs to activate certain enzymes and metabolic processes through the absorption of water. This will trigger the growth of the radicle, the initial root(s) that will emerge from the seed. Once the radicle has established itself in the ground, the cotyledons (seed leaves) will start to emerge and provide the first source of energy for the young plant. So, the correct answer is (C) imbibe.

As a First Step in Seed Germination, the Seed Must