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Which part of a seed is responsible for converting into a new plant when planted?
Which part of a seed is responsible for converting into a new plant when planted?
Which type of seed has only one cotyledon?
Which type of seed has only one cotyledon?
What is the function of endosperm in a seed?
What is the function of endosperm in a seed?
What are the two types of mature seeds based on the presence of endosperm?
What are the two types of mature seeds based on the presence of endosperm?
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What are the components of an embryo in a seed?
What are the components of an embryo in a seed?
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Study Notes
Seed Structure and Development
- The embryo is the part of a seed responsible for converting into a new plant when planted.
Monocot and Dicot Seeds
- Monocot seeds have only one cotyledon.
- Dicot seeds have two cotyledons.
Endosperm Function
- The function of endosperm in a seed is to provide nutrition to the developing embryo.
Types of Mature Seeds
- There are two types of mature seeds based on the presence of endosperm: albuminous seeds (with endosperm) and exalbuminous seeds (without endosperm).
Embryo Components
- An embryo in a seed consists of three main components: radicle (primary root), hypocotyl (stem), and cotyledon(s) (seed leaves).
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Test your knowledge about seeds and their structure with this informative quiz. Learn about the different parts of a seed and their functions, and discover why seeds are crucial for plant reproduction.
