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What is a seed in botany?
A seed in botany is a plant embryo and food reserve enclosed in a protective outer covering called a seed coat (testa).
What is the defining part of the reproduction process in seed plants?
The formation of the seed is the defining part of the process of reproduction in seed plants (spermatophytes).
Do all plants have seeds?
No, not all plants have seeds. Plants such as ferns, mosses, and liverworts do not have seeds and use water-dependent means to propagate themselves.
What do seeds develop from?
Seeds develop from the ripened ovule, after the embryo sac is fertilized by sperm from pollen, forming a zygote.
What do flowering plants produce from the ovary?
In flowering plants, the ovary ripens into a fruit which contains the seed and serves to disseminate it.
Test your knowledge on seeds and their importance in plant reproduction with this quiz! Explore the anatomy of a seed, its development, and its role as a plant embryo and food reserve. Discover fascinating facts about seeds and expand your botanical knowledge.
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