Question : Water is essential for germination.

1.	Question : Water is essential for germination.
Answer» Solution :Water brings about the activation of the dormant protoplasm. The activation of CELL requires about `75-95%` of water for carrying out their metabolism. It is also ESSENTIAL for RESPIRATION as oxygen reaches the protoplasm only in a state of solution in water. Water softens the SEED coat and the testa seeds swell up and embryo BREAK through the softened seed coat and comes out easily.

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