Standard Science Primary 3 Diversity

A seed was placed in a dark cupboard with moisture and air. After a few days, it began to sprout and grow roots. This shows that __________.

A seeds do not need light to germinate
B seeds make their own food immediately
C seeds respond to the darkness by growing
D seeds are non-living things until they grow
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Step 1: Germination requires water, oxygen, and warmth. Step [2-9]: Light is only needed once the plant has leaves to perform photosynthesis. Step [2-9]: The sprouting in the dark proves light is not needed for the initial stage.

Correct answer: seeds do not need light to germinate

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