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Describe the physiological changes that occur in a seed during germination.

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-In presence of oxygen, optimum temperature and water, food reserves in the seed are
hydrolysed or broken down into soluble diffusible form by enzymes
- Soluble food diffuses to the growing embryo
- Oils and carbohydrates provide energy
- Simple sugars converted to cellulose to form cell wall
- Amino acids make protoplasm
- Seed develops plumule and radicle hence germinates

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