Answer:
<h3>the right answer is option B</h3>
 
        
             
        
        
        
Is it warm water with high salinity?
        
             
        
        
        
Imbibition occurs when the seed is exposed to water. The seed absorbs water though its seed coat. As this happens, the seed coat softens.
        
             
        
        
        
Answer:
C) The salt inhibits the growth of E.coli which is not a halophyte, but S.epidermidis grows.
Explanation:
Mannitol Salt Agar is highly selective and is widely used to isolate Staphylococcus. These microorganisms are capable of fermenting mannitol which is the source of carbohydrate. High concentrations of sodium chloride inhibit most bacteria except Staphylococcus.
 
        
             
        
        
        
ATP is a source of energy
adenosine triphosphate 
Adenine
Ribose 
3 phosphate