Question
A seed has been dormant during a drought period. Rainfall finally produces conditions favorable for growth.
Which hormone is responsible for awakening the seed from dormancy?
Responses
ethylene
ethylene
insulin
insulin
gibberellin
gibberellin
auxin
Which hormone is responsible for awakening the seed from dormancy?
Responses
ethylene
ethylene
insulin
insulin
gibberellin
gibberellin
auxin
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The hormone responsible for awakening the seed from dormancy is **gibberellin**. Gibberellins play a crucial role in breaking seed dormancy and promoting germination when conditions become favorable, such as after rainfall.