Seed germination takes place when meristem cells become active meristem cells differentiate plant begins to sprout sperm and egg meet

Plant begins to sprout. (Ans. C)

Explanation:

Seed germination is the process by which an organism grows from a seed. The most common example of seed germination is the sprouting of the seedling from the seed (angiosperm and gymnosperm plants).

Germination is usually the growth of plants contain within a seed. Seed germination depends on both external and internal environment conditions. Most important external environmental factors include:

1) Water: Water is required for germination.

2) Oxygen: It is required by germinating seed for metabolism.

3) Right temperature: It affects cellular metabolic and growth rates.

4) Light or darkness: It can be an environmental trigger for germination.