Q. Mobilization of stored food in germinating seed is triggered by :

Q. Mobilization of stored food in germinating seed is triggered by :

(a) GA

(b) IAA

(c) Morphactin

(d) None of these

Solution :

Correct option : A Gibberellins or gibberellic acids (GA) promote the process of germination because they hydrolyze and mobilize the food stored in the endosperm by releasing the enzymes from the aleurone layer. Hence, the correct answer is ‘GA’.