A seed germinates as a result of
A)a predetermined internal clock set in place at fertilization.
B)responses to changes in its environment.
C)having tolerated a long winter.
D)being planted at the correct time.
E)its genetics.

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Germination is a process regulated by environmental factors such as moisture, temperature, light, and oxygen. Seeds respond to changes in their environment and begin to absorb water, which activates enzymes that convert stored food into energy and trigger cell division and growth, leading to the emergence of the first root and shoot. While genetics play a role in the development of the plant after germination, the process itself is mainly initiated by environmental cues, not an internal clock or genetic programming.

A Seed Germinates as a Result of