Gibberellins can promote seed germination because of their influence on

Options

A. rate of cell division
B. production of hydrolyzing enzymes
C. synthesis of abscisic acid
D. absorptioh of water through hard seed coat.

Answer

B

Explanation

Gibberellins induced the hydrolyzing enzymes in the endosperm of germinating seeds. It stimulates the production of digestive enzymes like proteases, amylase, lipase which help to mobilise stored nutrients.