Which of the following is not a condition necessary for germination to occur in most seeds?

Assessment: WAEC SSCE - Biology - 1994 (Objective) Subject: Biology

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Which of the following is not a condition necessary for germination to occur in most seeds?
Answer Details
Soil fertility is not a condition necessary for germination to occur in most seeds. Germination is the process by which a seed develops into a new plant. For germination to occur, most seeds require water to activate enzymes, air for respiration, and a suitable temperature to trigger metabolic processes. Soil fertility, although important for the growth of the new plant, is not a direct requirement for germination. Soil provides the nutrients necessary for the plant to grow after germination, but the seed can still germinate and begin to develop into a new plant without being in soil. Therefore, the correct option is "Soil fertility".

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