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Gibberellins can promote seed germinatio...

Gibberellins can promote seed germination because of their influence on

A

rate of cell division

B

production of hydrolyzing enzymes

C

synthesis of abscisic acid

D

absorptioh of water through hard seed coat.

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B
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.
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