NEET Biology NEET PYQ-Kingdom Plantae

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    Pinus seed cannot germinate and establish without fungal association. This is because: [NEET 2019]

    A) It has very hard seed coat

    B) Its seed contain inhibitors that prevent germination

    C) Its embryo is immature

    D) It has obligate association with mycorrhizae

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    [a] The pinus seeds have a very hard seed coat so without. Fungal association the seed cannot absorb water. The mycorrhizae penetrate deep inside the seeds to moisten them.


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