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The Living World: Dormancy MCQ

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DormancyMediumQuestion 9337

Question

A dormant spore is still regarded as living because it can:

  1. A
    Resume life processes under suitable conditions
    Correct
  2. B
    Photosynthesise continuously in vacuum
  3. C
    Move with muscular legs
  4. D
    Exist without molecular organisation

Correct answer

Resume life processes under suitable conditions

Explanation

Dormancy reduces visible activity, but viability and organised potential remain.

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