Which of the following statements is false?

a. The movement of water into a seed is known as
imbibition.
b. Water is attracted to hydrophilic proteins in the
seed.
c. The shoot system is the first part of a cotyledon
to grow.
d. A germinating seed starts aerobic respiration
when the seed coat splits.
e. Germination is completed once the primary root
extends outside the seed.


Answer: c

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