Seed packets give a recommended planting depth for the enclosed seeds.The most likely reason some seeds are to be covered with only 1/4 inch of soil is that the
A)seedlings do not produce a hypocotyl.
B)seedlings do not have an etiolation response.
C)seeds require light to germinate.
D)seeds require a higher temperature to germinate.

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Seeds that require light to germinate should not be buried deep below the soil surface because they need exposure to light to initiate germination. Therefore, the recommended planting depth for these seeds is typically shallow, often only 1/4 inch deep.

Seed Packets Give a Recommended Planting Depth for the Enclosed