Germination requires the use of metabolic reserves in the seed. Which of these compartments contains starch used to fuel early seedling growth?

A. protoplasts
B. amyloplasts
C. chromoplasts
D. mitochondria
E. chloroplasts


Answer: B

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What will be an ideal response?

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