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Maria took some dry moong seeds and soaked them overnight in water. Then she boiled the seeds. After boiling she drained extra water, wrapped the boiled seeds in a wet cloth and set them aside for 28 hours. After 28 hours, she observed that seedsdid not germinate. Which of the following is the reason for the failure of germination?

A

Seeds should not have been soaked in water overnight.

B

Seeds should not have been boiled.

C

Seeds should have been wrapped in a dry cloth.

D

Extra water should not have been drained.

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The correct Answer is:
B
Seeds get killed on boiling and do not sprout or germinate. Thus, Maria should not have boiled the seeds.
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