What is the similarity and dissimilarity between “whole moong dal” and “broken moong dal” in terms of respiration and growth? Based on these parameters, classify them into living or non-living.
Whole moong dal |
Broken moong dal |
The seed of the whole moong dal is intact.Thus embryo is intact |
The seed of the dal is broken into pieces.Thus embryo is broken. |
The seed is able to respire. |
The seed is unable to respire. |
The seed can grow and germinate under favourable circumstances. |
The seed will not germinate under any circumstances. |
These seeds are considered to be living. |
These are considered to be non-living. |