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Seeds of Tomato do not germinate in its pulp due to

A

Presence of ferulic acid

B

Presence of excess salts

C

Absence of oxygen

D

Presence of ABA

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To answer the question "Seeds of Tomato do not germinate in its pulp due to," we can analyze the options provided and the information from the video transcript step by step. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Seed Germination**: - Seeds typically require certain conditions to germinate, such as moisture, warmth, and oxygen. However, some seeds do not germinate even when these conditions are met due to specific inhibitors present in their environment. 2. **Analyzing the Pulp of Tomato**: - The pulp of the tomato fruit contains various compounds that can inhibit seed germination. This is a common phenomenon in many fruits where the pulp prevents seeds from germinating while still inside the fruit. 3. **Identifying the Inhibitory Compounds**: - According to the transcript, the pulp of the tomato contains certain substances that have a germination inhibitory effect. One of the key compounds mentioned is "vivilic acid" (likely a misspelling of "abscisic acid" or "vicillic acid"). 4. **Evaluating the Options**: - **Presence of Perilic Acid**: This is not a known compound related to seed germination inhibition. - **Presence of Excess Salts**: While excess salts can affect germination, they are not specifically mentioned as the primary reason in this context. - **Absence of Oxygen**: Seeds generally require oxygen for germination, but this is not the primary reason in the case of tomato seeds. - **Presence of ABA (Abscisic Acid)**: Abscisic acid is known to inhibit seed germination, and it is likely what is referred to as "vivilic acid" in the transcript. 5. **Conclusion**: - The correct answer to the question is that tomato seeds do not germinate in their pulp due to the presence of abscisic acid (or the inhibitory effect of the pulp, which includes this compound). ### Final Answer: **The seeds of tomato do not germinate in its pulp due to the presence of abscisic acid (ABA), which inhibits germination.**
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