AIIMS2005BotanyPlant - Growth and Development
Gibberellins can promote seed germination because of their influence on
Options
- Arate of cell division
- Bproduction of hydrolyzing enzymes
- Csynthesis of abscisic acid
- Dabsorption of water through hard seed coat.
Correct answer
B. production of hydrolyzing enzymes
Step-by-step solution
Gibberellins induces the hydrolyzing enzymes in the endosperm of germinating seeds. It stimulates the production of digestive enzymes like proteases, amylase, lipase which help to mobilise stored nutrients.