What is the First Step in the Germination of a Seed

Question

What is the first step in the germination of a seed?
A)pollination
B)fertilization
C)imbibition
D)hydrolysis of starch and other food reserves
E)emergence of the radicle

Accepted Answer

Imbibition is the first step in the germination of a seed. Imbibition is the process of absorption of water by the dry seed, which causes the seed to swell and activate enzymes that trigger the germination process.