Which of the following events is not a characteristic of successful seed germination?
A. The seedling orients itself relative to gravity.
B. The embryo becomes desiccated.
C. New growth occurs at the meristems.
D. The radicle breaks through the seed coat.
E. The shoot becomes photosynthetic.
Answer: B
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