Sunday, August 21, 2011

(I)GCSE Topic 3.6 Germination Conditions




- TESTA = Seed Coat 
- SCAR = from where the seed is detached from the ovary wall
- MICROPYLE = where the pollen tube enters the seed

>Conditions needed to bring about Germination<
- Water 
- Reasonable Temperature - higher temperature - enzymes bring about starch => Maltose (stored in cotyledon)
- Oxygen - Aerobic respiration


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