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What is the quantity of water in dormant seeds?

  • 10% (correct)
  • 60%
  • 40%
  • 80%
  • Which property of water is due to its high electro negativity of oxygen compared to hydrogen?

  • High specific heat
  • High thermal conductivity
  • High dipole moment (correct)
  • Universal solvent
  • What is a characteristic of elements more electropositive than Hydrogen?

  • They have low boiling points
  • They have low specific heat
  • They bind to hydroxides (correct)
  • They are transparent
  • What is a general property of water related to its ability to dissolve macromolecular components like DNA and proteins?

    <p>Universal solvent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What makes the germination of seeds possible?

    <p>Sufficient moisture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of root hairs?

    <p>To absorb water and minerals from the soil</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of water in plant cells?

    <p>It maintains the osmotic pressure and facilitates nutrient transport</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about water content in plants is true?

    <p>Leaves typically have a higher water content than stems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of water in biochemical reactions in plants?

    <p>It serves as a solvent for enzymes and other molecules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not a consequence of water absorption in plants?

    <p>Photosynthesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of the protoplasm in plants is typically composed of water?

    <p>75%</p> Signup and view all the answers

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