Question

Write two crucial changes, the seed undergoes while reaching maturity that enable them to be in a viable state until the onset of favourable conditions.

Answer 1

A seed must go through two essential alterations in order to survive until favorable circumstances are met:

1. Dehydration: Slowing down metabolic processes by drastically reducing the amount of water in the body.
2. Dormancy: A state of suspended animation in which development and growth cease.