Abstract: | As in cotyledons of Agrostemma githago, synthesis of DNA takesplace after germination in cotyledons of Vaccaria pyramidataand is followed by the formation of hydrolases, in particular, -amylase and acid phosphatase. If DNA synthesis is inhibitedby hydroxyurea, no, or only slight, enzyme activity develops.The possible role of this DNA synthesis is discussed. Key words: DNA synthesis, amylase activity, phosphatase activity, seed germination, cotyledons, Vaccaria pyramidata |