10 Questions
What is the function of a cotyledon in a seed?
Storing food for the embryo
How many cotyledons does an embryo of a monocot plant typically have?
One
Where does a dicot plant store its food reserves?
In the cotyledons
What is the primary function of the endosperm in a seed?
Source of stored food
How many cotyledons are typically found in the embryo of a dicotyledon plant?
Two
What distinguishes a monocotyledon plant from a dicotyledon plant in terms of cotyledons?
Number of cotyledons
What is the primary function of the endosperm in a seed?
Source of stored food
Which part of a seed encases the new life in a protective package?
Seed coat
In which type of plant seed does the embryo consist of a young multicellular organism before emerging from the seed?
Dicotyledon
Which part of a seed consists primarily of starches and serves as a source of stored food?
Endosperm
Test your knowledge on the different stages of plant embryonic development, from the proembryo to the torpedo stage. Learn about the formation of cotyledons and the differentiation of cells during these crucial stages.
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