Seed germination mass transfers support all statements

Steps:

• Whole seed mass decreases from 205 mg to 148 mg, showing overall mass loss during germination.
• Cotyledon mass drops from 180 mg to 115 mg while radicle/plumule mass rises from 2 mg to 21 mg, indicating nutrient transfer.
• The difference between whole seed and (cotyledons + embryo) masses suggests minimal other structures, as data focuses on these components.
• Mass loss in whole seeds implies respiration, where stored food provides energy and releases CO2.

Why A is correct:

• Data shows cotyledon depletion fueling embryo growth (statement 1), accounts only for listed structures in whole seeds (statement 2), and total mass loss requires food for energy/CO2 production via respiration (statement 3).

Why the others are wrong:

• B omits statement 3, but mass loss supports energy/CO2 role.
• C omits statement 2, but data implies no significant other structures.
• D omits statement 1, but cotyledon-embryo mass shift directly supports it.

Final answer: A