Seed Dormancy Quiz


1. What is seed dormancy?

Seeds from unfertilised flowers that cannot germinate
Seeds that do not germinate even when environmental conditions are correct
Seeds that have not formed properly and so cannot germinate

2. What advantage does seed dormancy give to plants?

It protects them from attack by fungi and bacteria
It makes them better for human consumption
It staggers timing of germination to allow for dispersal

3. What is primary dormancy?

Seeds are in a dormant state when they are released from the plant
Seeds become dormant when the environmental conditions are unfavourable
Seeds are in the first of a series of dormant phases

4. What is secondary dormancy?

Seeds are in a dormant state when they are released from the plant
Seeds become dormant when the environmental conditions are unfavourable
Seeds are in the first of a series of dormant phases

5. What are the two types of seed dormancy?

Coat imposed dormancy and embryo dormancy
Coat imposed dormancy and root dormancy
Root dormancy and embryo dormancy

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