Question

What is the role of water in germinating seeds?

Answer 1

1. Hydrolysis of stored food;
2. Acts as a solvent for hydrolysed foods;
3. Medium of transport;
4. Activation of enzymes for hydrolysed foods;
5. Medium for enzymatic reactions;
6. Soften seed coat to allow plumule and radical to come out

Answer 2

Activates enzymes
Provide medium for enzyme to act and breakdown stored food into soluble form