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Which of the following characteristics do wheat seeds NOT exhibit?
Which of the following characteristics do wheat seeds NOT exhibit?
- Respiration
- Reproduction (correct)
- Growth (correct)
- Movement on their own (correct)
What evidence suggests that respiration occurs in dry, stored seeds?
What evidence suggests that respiration occurs in dry, stored seeds?
- The seeds grow when watered.
- They can produce new plants.
- They produce warmth when placed in a bag. (correct)
- They require food for energy.
Which of the following processes will cause a seed to begin growth into a new plant?
Which of the following processes will cause a seed to begin growth into a new plant?
- Movement of the seed
- Excretion of waste products
- Acquiring nutrients from the soil
- Planting in soil and watering (correct)
How do wheat seeds primarily differ from non-living things?
How do wheat seeds primarily differ from non-living things?
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Which life process is still active in dry, stored wheat seeds?
Which life process is still active in dry, stored wheat seeds?
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Study Notes
Wheat Seeds
- Wheat seeds are living organisms
- Wheat seeds do not display most characteristics of living organisms, but they do respire
- The respiration of wheat seeds can be observed by placing your hand in a bag of seeds, you will feel warmth from the heat energy produced by the respiration process
- Respiration continues in dry, stored seeds, even though other life processes aren't observable
- Wheat seeds will germinate if placed in soil and watered, and will grow into a new plant
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This quiz explores the unique properties of wheat seeds as living organisms. While they may not exhibit all characteristics of life, their respiration can be observed through heat production. Test your knowledge on how wheat seeds germinate and grow into new plants.
