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The steps for seed germination are listed below in random order. W: roots grow down while stems and leaves grow up X: leaves open up Y: seed absorbs water Z: embryo uses stored food Which shows the correct order of the steps?

X, W, Y, Z
Y, Z, X, W
Y, Z, W, X
X, W, Z, Y

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Answer:

Y, Z, W, X

Step-by-step explanation:

User Mehran Mastcheshmi
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Answer:

Y- seed absorbs water; Z-embryo uses stored food or nutrient; W-roots grow down while stems and leaves grows up; X-leaves open up.

Step-by-step explanation:

The steps of germination of seeds are as follows:

  • Seeds and soaked with water and this water is imbibed by the seeds
  • The water causes activation of certain enzymes and facilitates formation of embryo that uses the stored nutrients
  • Roots begins to developed and grows downwards.
  • The shoots growths against the gravity facing towards the sun.
  • This shoot undergo development and modifications to form stems and leaves.
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